Overhead Linesman

OCU Group; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced distribution Linesmen to join their overhead lines team. This role involves carrying out operational activities at multiple voltage levels and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have relevant Scottish and Southern Energy Networks authorisations and experience in OHL work. The company offers comprehensive training and a commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Existing Scottish and Southern Energy Networks operational authorisation is a must.
• Experience working at LV and 11kV, completing 33kV projects.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out OHL operational activities – constructing new, upgrading and dismantling old network.
• Ensuring safe delivery of work to quality and specification.
• Completion of necessary paperwork and updating the management system.

Skills

SSEN Operational Authorisations

OHL experience at multiple voltages

NRSWA accreditations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritise own workload and manage expectations

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

OCU have opportunities for distribution Linesmen to join our overhead lines team based in Huntly! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linesman to strengthen our new connections OHL division. You will predominantly be working at LV and 11kV, but also completing 33kV projects. Existing Scottish and Southern Energy Networks operational authorisation is a must, and this can be further developed on with in house training.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out OHL operational activities – constructing new, upgrading existing and dismantling old network for new underground cables at LV, 11kV and 33kV.
• Ensuring the delivery of work safely, to the correct standard of quality and specification
• Responsible for your own safety, as well as your colleagues
• Driving a safety-first culture
• Completion of necessary paperwork and updating tablet-based works management system

Skills & Experience

• SSEN Operational Authorisations
• OHL experience at multiple voltages
• NRSWA accreditations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage expectations
• Attention to detail

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.