Overhead Linesman

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: OCU
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Category:
OCU Group are looking for an experienced LV Overhead Linesman to join our team covering Yorkshire, Humber and North Lincolnshire.

As an LV Overhead Linesman you are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of power distribution networks by performing a variety of tasks, including line construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response. The role requires technical skills, physical strength, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Duties And Responsibilities

Installation and Maintenance: Erect and string overhead power lines. Install poles, towers, crossarms, and other support structures. Maintain and repair high-voltage and low-voltage overhead lines. Working on service diversions, new connections and fuse upgrades. Repair Work

Diagnose and rectify faults in the electrical distribution system. Replace damaged lines, poles, and insulators. Safety Compliance

Adhere to health and safety regulations and work procedures. Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety barriers and warning signs are in place. Collaboration

Work as part of a team, often coordinating with engineers, technicians, and ground crews. Communicate effectively to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely. Emergency Response

Respond to outages and emergencies caused by weather events or equipment failure. Work in adverse conditions to restore power. Skills And Experience Technical Knowledge : Understanding of electrical systems, diagrams, and safety procedures.

Physical Fitness : Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.

Problem-Solving Skills : Quick decision-making during emergencies.

Teamwork : Collaborate effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Education:

GCSEs in English, Maths, or Science (or equivalent); further qualifications in electrical engineering or similar fields are advantageous.

Experience:

Previous experience working as a linesman/jointer in the electrical industry.

Licenses/Certifications

Full UK driving license. Relevant safety certifications (e.g., Working at Heights, First Aid). Authorisation to work on specific networks (Northern PowerGrid). NPG Authorisation codes W3, W3.1, W3.2 & W3.3 (Preferred). Company Background Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

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

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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