Transmission Line Worker (Visa Sponsorship)

Skills Provision Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment agency is seeking skilled Transmission Line Workers across the UK. The roles come with a competitive hourly rate of £22.52 and additional benefits, including life insurance, pension scheme, and overtime opportunities. Candidates must have substantial experience in high-voltage transmission projects and meet specific qualifications. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible international applicants.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Accommodation allowance

Visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience on high-voltage transmission line projects.
• Experience in maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines.
• Experience in tower assembly/erection using cranes or derricks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Conduct rigging operations safely.
• Interpret schematic diagrams and technical drawings.

Skills

High-voltage transmission experience

Operating pullers and tensioners

Working at heights

Valid UK driving licence

Education

Relevant formal qualifications

Job description

Salary

£22.52 per hour, with additional benefits.

Benefits Package

• Overtime opportunities
• Statutory holidays
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Accommodation allowance
• Visa sponsorship

Overview

Skills Provision is currently recruiting skilled Transmission Line Workers for opportunities across the United Kingdom. These prestigious roles come with a competitive salary package and enhanced benefits. The employing organisation specialises in transmission line projects and is among the fastest-growing infrastructure firms in the UK. Visa sponsorship is available for these positions.

Position Details

• Role: Transmission Line Worker
• Sector: Electrical
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: United Kingdom

Working Hours

• Summer: 10 hours per day
• Winter: 9 hours per day

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK regulations applicable to Transmission Line Engineers.
• Performing tasks with discipline and safety at the forefront.
• Rigging operations.
• Conducting blocking (dressing) and clipping-in (suspension) activities on tension and suspension towers.
• Spacering tasks, including safe use of a spacer trolley.
• Applying earthing schemes (add-leads) to overhead line (OHL) conductors.
• Operating platforms, ladders, and pladders safely.
• Jointing tasks (e.g., socks, stockings, permanent joints).
• Jumpering activities.
• In-situ steel replacement on towers.
• Interpreting schematic diagrams and technical drawings.
• Collaborating effectively within a team.
• Displaying a proactive, hard-working attitude.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience on high-voltage transmission line projects, including:
  1. Working at heights.
  2. Maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines.
  3. High-voltage OHL tension/stringing operations.
  4. Tower assembly/erection using cranes or derricks (e.g., Falcon).
• Desirable qualifications and skills:
  1. Relevant formal qualifications.
  2. Experience operating pullers, tensioners, erection tools, or tractor winches.
  3. A valid UK driving licence (support provided for conversion if required).

International Applicants

Candidates applying from outside the UK must meet the Home Office Skilled Worker Visa requirements, which include:

1. Passing UKVI IELTS or providing proof of English language proficiency.
2. Obtaining a clear Tuberculosis test (if applicable).
3. Having a clean immigration history.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company at the forefront of transmission line infrastructure.

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.