Apprentice Linesperson Level 3

OCU Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical engineering is offering a Level 3 Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship in Sheffield, UK. The role involves assisting in the construction and maintenance of overhead power lines while adhering to strict safety standards. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs at passing grades. This structured program lasts approximately 30 months, providing practical experience and theoretical learning to build a successful career in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead power lines.
• Support inspections, fault-finding, and essential network repairs.

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades

Job description

About OCU Group

OCU Group is one of the UK7s fastest-growing companies, delivering complex projects across power, utilities, water, and digital infrastructure. With sales growing five-fold to £1.1bn over the last five years, we are expanding both organically and through acquisitions, including recent growth in Australia and New Zealand.

For experienced professionals, OCU offers meaningful responsibility, the chance to influence delivery, and career progression in a business that invests in capability, autonomy, and high performance.

For those starting their careers, we provide structured routes through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and training academies, with hands-on experience on real projects and supportive mentors to help you learn and progress.

We value safety, integrity, collaboration, and doing things properly and we support people who want to make a tangible impact.

What you7ll do

You7ll assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead power lines while learning to work safely at heights using specialist climbing and lifting equipment. You7ll support inspections, fault-finding, and essential network repairs, using tools and machinery to install, replace, and secure line components. Throughout the apprenticeship, you7ll follow strict safety procedures and industry standards as you work towards a Level 3 Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with structured training.

Perfect for

School leavers, early career individuals, or anyone looking to build a long-term future in electrical engineering, power systems, or infrastructure networks.

What we7re looking for

For our Level 3 Apprenticeship, you7ll need 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades. This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialized roles to help you build expertise.

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship, a structured programme lasting approximately 30 months.

Our commitment to inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, we may ask candidates to complete an equal opportunity monitoring form. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in selection decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. This means we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please contact us at recruitment at ocugroup dot com.