Overhead Transmission Linesman Jobs UK – Visa Sponsorship Available

Techwaka; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider in the UK is seeking experienced Overhead Transmission Linesmen for high-voltage projects. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and offers competitive hourly pay. Successful candidates will maintain health and safety standards, perform specialized line work, and work effectively in a fast-paced team. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates.

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life insurance and pension plan

50% reimbursement for initial flight to the UK

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects.
• Experience with OHL tension/stringing operations.
• Valid UK driving licence or international permit required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety standards during line work.
• Perform rigging, blocking, and clipping-in tasks.
• Safely use platforms and ladders for tower work.

Skills

High-voltage overhead line maintenance

Working at heights up to 75m

Teamwork in dynamic environments

Tools

Pullers and tensioners

Erection tools

Tractor winches

Job description

Skills Provision is recruiting experienced Overhead Transmission Linesmen for high-voltage projects across the UK. Join a leading energy service provider supporting the nation’s energy networks and the transition to Net Zero. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates.

• £22.52 per hour
• Stand-by period: Fixed rate from £66 per day
• Overtime opportunities
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life insurance and pension plan
• Visa sponsorship for up to 3 years (with possible 2-year extension)
• 50% reimbursement for initial one-way economy flight to the UK

Working Hours:

• Summer: 10-hour shifts (26 weeks)
• Winter: 9-hour shifts (26 weeks)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, including risk awareness and working at height
• Follow national and company regulations for overhead line work
• Perform rigging, blocking (dressing), and clipping-in on tension and suspension towers
• Complete spacering and de-spacering tasks using a spacer trolley
• Apply earthing schemes to overhead line conductors
• Safely use platforms, ladders, and pladders for tower work
• Carry out jointing and jumpering tasks
• Replace steelwork in-situ on towers
• Read and interpret tower drawings for assembly and erection
• Install down leads according to diagrams
• Work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects, including:
  • Working at heights up to 75m on steel lattice towers
  • Maintenance of HV transmission lines
  • OHL tension/stringing operations
  • Tower assembly/erection using cranes or derricks
• Experience with pullers, tensioners, erection tools, or tractor winches
• Valid UK driving licence or international permit (conversion support available)

For International Applicants:

• Pass UKVI IELTS or provide proof of English proficiency
• Clear Tuberculosis test (if applicable)
• Clean immigration history

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Overhead Transmission Linesman seeking a new opportunity in the UK with visa sponsorship, apply now for immediate consideration.

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, religion, or nationality.

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