Trainee Overhead Linesperson (OHL)

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a motivated trainee overhead linesperson to join their Energy OHL team. This role involves installing and maintaining high voltage overhead power lines under the supervision of experienced colleagues. The successful candidate will receive practical training and develop essential skills while prioritizing safety and quality. Candidates should have a satisfactory level of GCSEs and a willingness to undertake training. Generous benefits, including flexible working and a contributory pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Be prepared to travel and work nationally.
• Willingness to undertake training for safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high voltage overhead power transmission lines.
• Work safely with experienced colleagues on site.
• Conduct daily risk assessments and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safe working at height

Adaptability

Education

Satisfactory level of GCSEs ideally including English & Maths

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious trainee overhead linesperson to join our Energy OHL team, supporting the delivery of National Grid and DNO projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities:

Upon successful training you will be able to install and maintain high voltage overhead power transmission lines, whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity are always achieved.

You will be part of a site team, working along site experienced colleagues to:

• Install, build, and refurbish overhead power lines up to 400kV.
• Safely working at height on structures with other team members, gaining essential skills to further your career.
• Maintain and develop new skills and competencies in accordance with National Grid, Morgan Sindall standards, and legislative changes.
• Conduct all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Morgan Sindall and its clients.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient implementation of Morgan Sindall operations.
• Always maintain site safety and contribute to complete daily risk assessments where required.
• Conform to all instructions stated in Risk assessments and Guidance Notes:
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are promptly reported.
• Complete all work to high quality standards.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Have a satisfactory level of GCSE’s ideally including English & Maths
• Be prepared to travel and work nationally.
• Be willing to undertake training so you can safely work at height on structures with other team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Energy Business Unit

We have experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.