Overhead Lineworker / Linesperson – Ireland

Ardour Associates Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,370,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage €23.50

Permanent employment

Full-time

39-hour week

Career development

Job summary

Ardour Associates Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Worker to join a growing team delivering electricity infrastructure projects nationwide. You will install, maintain and refurbish overhead lines on LV, MV and HV networks, while adhering to safety standards.

The role involves climbing poles and towers, using MEWPs, and collaborating with site supervisors to deliver projects on time. Permanent, full-time with a 39-hour week and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as an Overhead Lines Worker, Linesperson, Linesman, Lineworker or Powerline Technician.
• Experience on overhead electricity distribution or transmission networks.
• Experience across LV, MV and/or HV networks with relevant qualifications.
• Experience at height on utility poles and/or towers.
• Health and safety training including climbing and rescue qualifications.
• MEWP experience or training.
• Commitment to safe working practices and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and refurbish overhead lines and equipment.
• Work on LV/MV/HV networks within your competencies.
• Climb poles and towers for installation and maintenance safely.
• Use MEWPs and other access equipment as required.
• Support planned maintenance, upgrades and fault repairs.
• Carry out construction and refurbishment works per project specs.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and lineworkers to deliver projects safely.

Skills

Overhead lines

Linesman experience

Electrical networks

MEWP experience

Health and safety

Working at height

Driving licence

Job description

Overhead Lines Worker – Ireland

Salary: €23.50 per hour | Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Overhead Lines Worker looking for your next opportunity?

We are seeking skilled and safety-conscious Overhead Lines Workers to join a growing team delivering essential electricity network infrastructure projects across Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced lineworkers to work on network upgrades, new infrastructure and maintenance projects, helping to strengthen and expand the electricity distribution network.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working across LV, MV and HV overhead electricity networks, including pole and tower work.

The Role

As an Overhead Lines Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Installing, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing overhead electrical lines and associated equipment.
• Working on low-, medium- and high-voltage electricity distribution and transmission networks, within your approved competencies.
• Climbing utility poles and towers to carry out installation and maintenance activities safely.
• Using MEWPs and other specialist access equipment where required.
• Supporting planned maintenance, network upgrades and emergency fault repairs.
• Carrying out overhead line construction and refurbishment works in line with project specifications.
• Following all relevant health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Working collaboratively with site supervisors and fellow lineworkers to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous hands-on experience as an Overhead Lines Worker, Linesperson, Linesman, Lineworker or Powerline Technician.
• Experience working on overhead electricity distribution or transmission networks.
• Relevant experience across LV, MV and/or HV networks, with the appropriate qualifications and authorisations for the work undertaken.
• Experience working at height on utility poles and/or towers.
• Relevant health and safety training, including climbing and rescue qualifications.
• MEWP experience or relevant training.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and compliance with industry standards.
• A full driving licence where required.
• Utility-approved overhead lineworker qualifications are essential for the relevant network duties.
• Candidates will be assessed against the specific authorisations required for the role.
• Experience with fibre networks would be advantageous.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

What's on Offer?

We offer the following:

• €23.50 per hour starting rate for qualified lineworkers.
• Permanent, direct employment.
• Full-time work, with a standard 39-hour working week.
• The opportunity to contribute to major electricity network infrastructure projects.
• Potential for long-term career development within the power and utilities sector.

Location: Ireland. Candidates must be willing and able to work at project locations as required.

Interested?

If you have hands‑on overhead line experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the power sector, we would love to hear from you.

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments where required.

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