Overhead Transmission Linesperson (Visa Sponsorship) Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Skills Provision is searching for suitably trained/qualified Overhead Transmission Linesmen for a company in the United Kingdom.
These positions are ‘roaming’ based, meaning the work is not limited to one set location.
The employing company is a leading service provider to energy networks and infrastructure.
If required visa sponsorship is available.
Role: Overhead Transmission Linesmen
Sector: Engineering
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary
- £21 p/h for normal hours work
- £19 p/h during Training/Refresher Training
- Paid Standby if required £69 p/d (5 days a week)
Benefits
- Overtime available at weekends (9 hours winter months/10 hours summer months)
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Visa sponsorship if required
- Accommodation provided (3 months)
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 7.30 am – 6 pm
- 12 days on, 2 days off
- Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
- Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours
The Role
As an Overhead Transmission Linesman duties include:
- General Rigging, carrying out pre-inspection checks
- Earthing tasks
- Jumpering
- Platform erection
- Jointing
- Running conductors and earth/ground wires
- Steel assembly and erection tasks
- In-situ steelwork replacement
- Install downleads in accordance with diagrams
- Install anti-climbing devices
- Operate effectively as part of a team
- Follow relevant company policies, procedures and documentation
- Carry out other tasks as directed
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years of experience in:
- Tower Erection
- Steelwork replacement
- Full and partial structural replacement
- Maintenance work
Steel lattice tower experience is essential
Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable
Valid driving UK driving license/International driving permit- If needed conversion assistance will be given
Additional:
If applying from outside of the UK applicants will need to meet the Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, this includes:
- Pass the UKVI IELTS/Provide proof of English language proficiency
- Obtain a clear Tuberculosis test (for certain countries)
- Clean immigration history
Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability and nationality.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: On the road
