Overhead Transmission Linesmen (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the energy network is seeking qualified Overhead Transmission Linesmen to work on various sites across the UK. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate of £21.97 and numerous benefits including pension and life insurance. Candidates require a minimum of 3 years' experience in tower erection and relevant skills in maintenance and steelwork replacement.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension plan

Accommodation allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Overhead Transmission Linesman.
• Steel lattice tower experience is essential.
• Valid UK car driving license or International driving permit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General rigging and pre-inspection checks.
• Execute tasks like steel assembly, installation of conductors and earthing.
• Operate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Tower Erection

Steelwork replacement

Maintenance work

Education

Formal qualifications in relevant field

Job description

£21.97 per hour

Skills Provision is searching for suitably trained/qualified Overhead Transmission Linesmen for a company in the United Kingdom.

These positions are ‘roaming’ based, meaning the work is not limited to one set location.

The employing company is a leading service provider to energy networks and infrastructure.

If required visa sponsorship is available.

• Role: Overhead Transmission Linesmen
• Sector: Engineering
• Duration: Permanent
• Location: United Kingdom

Working Hours

• Normal business hours are between 7.30 am – 6 pm
• 12 days on, 2 days off
• Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
• Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours

The Role

As an Overhead Transmission Linesman duties include:

• General Rigging, carrying out pre-inspection checks
• Earthing tasks
• Jumpering
• Platform erection
• Jointing
• Running conductors and earth/ground wires
• Steel assembly and erection tasks
• In-situ steelwork replacement
• Install downleads in accordance with diagrams
• Install anti-climbing devices
• Operate effectively as part of a team
• Follow relevant company policies, procedures and documentation
• Carry out other tasks as directed

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in:

• Tower Erection
• Steelwork replacement
• Full and partial structural replacement
• Maintenance work

Steel lattice tower experience is essential

Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable

Valid UK car driving license/International driving permit is desirable

Additional:

If applying from outside of the UK applicants will need to meet the Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, this includes:

• Pass the UKVI IELTS/Provide proof of English language proficiency
• Obtain a clear Tuberculosis test (for certain countries)
• Clean immigration history

Benefits

Salary

• £21.97 p/h
• Basic rate (£19.66) during induction and winter training periods.
• Fixed rate during the stand-by period, starting at £66 per day.

Benefits

• Overtime available at weekends (9 hours winter months/10 hours summer months).
• 21 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required.
• Accommodation allowance as per company policy.
• The Company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK (if required).

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 and nationality.

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