LE1 Linesperson

United Infrastructure

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Darlington, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

United 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
About this role

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

Skills & keywords

Required skills

experience in overhead lines 132kV to 400kVtower steelworkoperation of plant and machineryfull clean driving licencemedical test

Preferred skills

working in construction environmentfibre optic workself-supporting Derrick

Specializations

overhead power linestower steelworkconductor replacementpower plant operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Darlington, UK

On-site City