High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers (Visa Sponsorship)

Ghanapose; Plainfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking skilled High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical projects aimed at supporting nationwide energy networks and contributing to decarbonisation efforts. Successful candidates will engage in various tasks, including rigging, working at height, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With visa sponsorship available for international applicants, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in energy solutions.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 21 days + Bank Holidays

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

50% Reimbursement of Flight to UK

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects.
• Experience working at height on steel lattice towers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rigging tasks and work safely at height.
• Install down leads and operate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

High Voltage Overhead Line Transmission

Risk Assessment

Teamwork

Reading Tower Drawings

Working at Height

Education

Formal Qualifications in Relevant Field

Tools

Crane/Derrick

Spacer Trolley

Puller/Tensioner

Job description

High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers (Visa Sponsorship)

Skills Provision is searching for skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers for positions across the United Kingdom.

The employer is a leading service provider supporting nationwide energy networks. They are also focused on decarbonisation and the journey towards Net Zero.

These positions are ‘roaming’ based which means the work is not limited to one set location.

Visa sponsorship is available for international applicants.

Sector: Energy

Duration: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

• Basic rate (£19.66) during induction and winter training periods.
  
• Fixed rate during the stand-by period, starting at £66 per day.
  
• Annual leave – 21 days + Bank holidays
  
• Life insurance
  
• Enrolled on a Pension plan
  
• Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years, with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required
  
• The company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK

Working Hours

• Normal business hours are between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
  
• Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
  
• Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours

The Role

• Risk appreciation: H&S, hazards, working at height
  
• Full understanding of relevant national and company regulations and standards
  
• Carry out rigging tasks
  
• Blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on both the tension and suspension Line Tower.
  
• Carry out spacering/de-spacering tasks
  
• Safe use of a Spacer Trolley (bicycle/cart, new/old spacers installation/removal).
  
• Application of earthing schemes (add-leads) to the OHL conductors.
  
• Safe use of a platform/ladder/plader (work on tension, suspension, or line tower).
  
• Undertake jumpering tasks.
  
• Be able to understand and read tower drawings (when assembling/erecting).
  
• Install down leads in accordance with diagrams.
  
• Operate effectively as part of a team.
  
• Be able to adapt to a changing work environment.
  

Requirements

To fulfil the role, a minimum of 3 years of continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects is required. This should include, but is not limited to:

• Experience working at height (up to 75m) on steel lattice towers
  
• Maintenance work on HV transmission lines
  
• High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing
  
• Tower assembly/erection using a Crane/Derrick (Falcon)
  

Additional:

• Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable
  
• Puller/tensioner, erection or tractor winch operator experience would be desirable
  
• A valid UK car driving license/international driving permit is desirable. If needed conversion assistance will be given
  

For international applicants:

If applying from outside of the UK, applicants will need to meet the Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:

• Pass the UKVI IELTS/Provide proof of English language proficiency
  
• Obtain a clear Tuberculosis test (for certain countries)
  
• Clean immigration history
  

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.