Trainee Linesperson -OHL

Balfour Beatty plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Scotland is hiring a Trainee Linesperson – OHL to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team. You will learn on the job, gaining hands-on experience building and maintaining high-voltage overhead lines across Scotland and the UK.

This apprenticeship-style role supports your development with college learning and hands-on training, with safety at the forefront. A full clean driving licence is required; flexibility to travel and work across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• No prior Linesperson experience required; trainees learn on the job.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work at height.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Safety-focused and responsible team player.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an experienced OHL gang.
• Learn to build and maintain high‑voltage overhead transmission lines from 132kV to 400kV.
• Develop practical skills in OHL equipment, tools and working methods.
• Learn safe climbing and working‑at‑height techniques.
• Support lifting, lowering, fittings and wiring activities.
• Follow safe systems of work, method statements and OHL procedures.
• Develop knowledge to progress your career within OHL.

Skills

Willing to learn

Team player

Safety‑focused

Good communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship route available

Job description

About The Role

NEW OPPORTUNITY – TRAINEE LINESPERSON OHL | SCOTLAND

Looking to start a career in the power industry?

As Balfour Beatty Power T&D continues to grow across Scotland, we’re looking for Trainee Linespeople – OHL to join our team and develop the skills needed for a career working on high-voltage overhead transmission lines.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job, gain hands‑on experience and build a long‑term career within the power industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of an experienced OHL gang
• Learning how to build and maintain high-voltage overhead transmission lines from 132kV to 400kV
• Developing practical skills in OHL equipment, tools and working methods
• Learning safe climbing and working‑at‑height techniques
• Supporting lifting, lowering, fittings and wiring activities
• Following safe systems of work, method statements and OHL procedures
• Developing your knowledge and skills with the aim of progressing your career within OHL
• Completing relevant college learning and qualifications if joining through the apprenticeship route

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need to already be an experienced Linesperson. We’re looking for people who are:

• Keen to learn and develop a career in OHL
• Comfortable with the prospect of working at height
• Safety-focused and responsible
• Great team players with good communication skills
• Flexible and willing to travel and work across the UK
• Holders of a full clean driving licence
• Previous construction or power industry experience, OHL authorisations, plant tickets or Emergency First Aid at Work would be an advantage, but are not essential.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]