Overhead Transmission Linesman, UK Visa Sponsorship

Skills Provision Ltd; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider seeks skilled High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Linesman for a permanent role across the UK. The successful candidate will be involved in essential tasks supporting the nation's energy networks, emphasizing safety and adherence to regulations. Visa sponsorship is available for international applicants, ensuring a supportive transition to the UK.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

21 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life insurance cover

Enrolment in a company pension scheme

Visa sponsorship for up to three years

Reimbursement of 50% of flight cost to the UK

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects.
• Experience working at heights on steel lattice towers.
• Valid UK driving license or international permit required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure awareness of health and safety risks.
• Execute rigging tasks and operate a Spacer Trolley.
• Perform jointing operations and maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Working at height

High-voltage OHL tensioning

Tower assembly and erection

Maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines

Job description

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Remuneration

• Hourly Rate: £22.52
  
• Standby Period Rate: Fixed at £66 per day.
  

Employee Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
  
• 21 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
  
• Life insurance cover.
  
• Enrolment in a company pension scheme.
  
• Visa sponsorship for up to three years, with the potential for a two-year extension, if required.
  
• Reimbursement of 50% of the cost of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK.
  

Skills Provision is seeking skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Linesman professionals to fill positions throughout the United Kingdom.

The employer is a prominent service provider supporting nationwide energy networks, with a strong commitment to decarbonisation and advancing towards Net Zero goals.

These roles are classified as 'roaming', meaning that assignments are not confined to a single fixed location.

For international candidates, visa sponsorship is available.

• Sector: Energy
  
• Duration: Permanent
  
• Location: United Kingdom
  

Working Hours

• Standard hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure an awareness of risks related to health and safety, hazards, and working at height.
  
• Fully comprehend and adhere to relevant national and company-specific regulations and standards.
  
• Maintain and promote safe working practices.
  
• Execute rigging tasks.
  
• Perform blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on tension and suspension Line Towers.
  
• Undertake spacering and de-spacering activities.
  
• Safely operate a Spacer Trolley for the installation or removal of new/old spacers.
  
• Apply earthing schemes to Overhead Line (OHL) conductors.
  
• Safely use platforms, ladders, and plauders for work on tension, suspension, or line towers.
  
• Conduct jointing operations, such as socks, stockings, or permanent joints.
  
• Carry out jumpering tasks and in-situ steelwork replacement.
  
• Interpret and work from tower assembly and erection drawings.
  
• Install down leads in compliance with provided diagrams.
  
• Collaborate effectively within a team and adapt to dynamic working conditions.
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

A minimum of three years of continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects is essential. This experience should encompass:

• Working at height (up to 75m) on steel lattice towers.
  
• Maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines.
  
• High-voltage OHL tensioning and stringing.
  
• Tower assembly and erection using cranes or derricks (e.g., Falcon).
  
• Experience as a puller/tensioner operator, erection operator, or tractor winch operator.
  
• A valid UK driving licence or an international driving permit (conversion support provided).
  

Information for International Applicants

Applicants outside the UK must meet the Home Office's requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:

• Passing the UKVI IELTS or providing evidence of English language proficiency.
  
• Completing a tuberculosis test (where applicable).
  
• Demonstrating a clean immigration history.
  

Remuneration

• Hourly Rate: £22.52
  
• Standby Period Rate: Fixed at £66 per day.
  

Employee Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
  
• 21 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
  
• Life insurance cover.
  
• Enrolment in a company pension scheme.
  
• Visa sponsorship for up to three years, with the potential for a two-year extension, if required.
  
• Reimbursement of 50% of the cost of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK.
  

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.