Linesperson
Overhead Power Lines
£45,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £70,000-£80,000) + Bonus + Company Van + Excellent Benefits
Chelmsford, Essex & Surrounding Areas
Are you an experienced Linesperson looking to maximise your earnings whilst receiving industry-leading training, further qualifications and the opportunity to progress within a major electricity distribution company?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading electricity network operators, offering the chance to earn £70,000-£80,000 with overtime, alongside extensive training, additional LV/HV authorisations and support towards HNC/HND qualifications. You will also benefit from a local working patch, no regular stayaways and excellent long-term career prospects.
This well-established organisation is continuing to invest heavily in its electrical infrastructure and the development of its engineers. With dedicated training facilities, structured progression pathways and opportunities to develop into senior technical or supervisory positions, they are looking for experienced Linespeople to strengthen their teams across Essex.
In this role, you will carry out construction, maintenance and repairs on LV/HV overhead networks, working alongside experienced engineers on fault restoration, planned maintenance and network improvement projects.
The Role:
Construction, maintenance and repair of LV/HV overhead power lines
Fault finding, network repairs and restoration of electrical supplies
Live-line working where appropriately trained and authorised
Working in small teams across a localised patch
Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with overtime available
Company van and fuel card, no regular stayaways
Extensive training, further LV/HV authorisations and HNC/HND development opportunitiesThe Person:
Experience as a Linesperson / Overhead Linesperson / Linesman
Background working on electricity distribution networks, ideally for a DNO
Experience with LV/HV overhead lines and relevant authorisations
Live-line experience advantageous
Full UK driving licenceBBBH:(phone number removed) Please contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
