Overhead Line Patroller

Actavo; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance – 4 times your annual-s

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend scheme

Maternity pay

Educational assistance

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Actavo in Ireland is seeking a capable field technician to support ESB network works onsite. You will perform surveys, checks, and safety adherence while reporting findings and hazards.

The role requires a full clean, manual driving licence, a Safe Pass, and the ability to work independently. Training will be provided for ESB-specific tasks and procedures.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and career progression, with pension, life assurance, and employee support benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience on ESB networks is an advantage but training will be provided.
• Must be confident working on own initiative.
• Safe Pass and a full, clean, manual driving licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are carried out in adherence to ESB safety standards.
• Ensure Survey is carried out in line with ESB guidelines.
• Ensure all survey findings are recorded accurately.
• Report all Near misses/Good catches encountered onsite.
• Checking poles for rot or damage.
• Complete Madison Bore checks.
• Identify headgear that needs replacement.
• Check overhead conductor for damage.
• Check ground clearance in adjacent span to pole.
• Identify any hazards on the network.
• Identify any upgrade works that are required at pole location.

Skills

Own initiative

Safety conscious

Education

Safe Pass

Tools

Full, clean, manual driving licence

Job description

We’ve worked hard to build a culture where people feel a genuine sense of belonging, wherever they work in our operations, and whatever their role. Our culture is grounded in our core values and our very strong commitment to delivering every day for our clients and their customers, getting everyone home safely, and caring about your wellbeing.

We believe the diverse work we do really matters – whether we are connecting people and businesses to complex fibre networks, supporting large industrial projects and utilities, building modular spaces in which to learn, work or play, or delivering creative events to inspire and entertain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works is carried out in adherence to ESB safety standards
• Ensure Survey is carried out in line with ESB guidelines
• Ensure all survey findings are recorded accurately
• Report all Near misses/Good catches encountered onsite
• Checking poles for rot or damage
• Complete Madison Bore checks
• Identify headgear that needs replacement
• Check overhead conductor for damage
• Check ground clearance in adjacent span to pole
• Identify any hazards on the network
• Identify any upgrade works that are required at pole location

Requirements

• Previous experience working on ESB networks an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
• Must be confident working on their own initiative
• Safe pass
• Full, clean, manual driving license

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Maternity pay
• Educational assistance
• Career progression opportunities
• Long Service Awards