Overhead Transmission Linesman, UK Visa Sponsorship

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy services is seeking skilled Overhead Transmission Specialists to support nationwide energy networks. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-voltage transmission projects across the UK, ensuring safety and compliance while executing critical tasks. With a commitment to decarbonisation and Net Zero goals, the company provides a dynamic work environment with competitive remuneration and benefits, including visa sponsorship for international candidates. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Overtime Opportunities

21 Days Annual Leave

Life Insurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Visa Sponsorship

Accommodation Allowance

Reimbursement of Flight Costs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in high-voltage overhead line projects.
• Experience working at heights on steel lattice towers.
• Familiarity with tensioning and stringing operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure awareness of health and safety risks and regulations.
• Perform rigging tasks and operate tension and suspension line towers.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and adapt to dynamic conditions.

Skills

High-Voltage Overhead Line Transmission

Working at Height

Maintenance of High-Voltage Transmission Lines

Tower Assembly and Erection

Tensioning and Stringing

Education

Relevant Formal Qualifications

Tools

Cranes

Derricks

Job description

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Skills Provision Ltd

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Job Description

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.
  
• Accommodation allowance.
  
• 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.

Position Details

• Title: Overhead Transmission Specialists
  
• Sector: Energy
  
• Duration: Permanent
  
• Location: United Kingdom
  

Working Hours

• Standard hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
  
• Summer (26 weeks): 10-hour days.
  
• Winter (26 weeks): 9-hour days.
  

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).
  

Desirable Attributes:

• Relevant formal qualifications.
  
• 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.
  

Benefits

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.
  
• Accommodation allowance.
  
• 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.


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). Desirable Attributes: Relevant formal qualifications. 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.