LE1 Linesperson
United Infrastructure
Apply to this jobUnited Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.
Join Our Team as Chargehand, Leadinghand, LE1 or LE2 Linesman - Opportunities are UK Based Sites.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Install, maintain and repair overhead power lines ranging from 132kv to 400kv.
- Work at heights and in various weather conditions to complete tasks safely and efficiently
- Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and company policies
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure seamless project execution
- Skilled in tower steelwork assembly and erecting including temporary mast
- Conductor replacement including full tension stringing.
Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrable proven experience of working from 132kV upto and including 400kV overhead lines and lattice towers
- Working in the Construction Industry or in an outside environment
- Operation of specialist OHL Plant and Equipment
- Catenary Aerial Support System (CASS) and fibre optic wrap work
- Temporary mast
- Steel/Tower Erection using as self-supporting Derrick
Qualifications/Training
Essential:
- Training courses for operation of plant and machinery.
- Basic skills in English and Mathematics
- Full clean driving licence
- Medical / Drugs and alcohol test
- SHEA Power Utility Health and Safety Awareness Passport
- BESC OHL
Summary
Install, maintain, and repair overhead power lines, work at heights, and operate specialist equipment.
Job title
LE1 Linesperson
Experience level
proven experience in 132kV to 400kV overhead lines
Industry
infrastructure
Location requirements
UK-based, on-site work at Darlington, England, no remote option.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Darlington, UK