Overhead Linesman (Wood Pole) & LE1 or W5.8/W3.4 Trainee

Description

Overhead Linesman (Wood Pole) – LE1 or W5.8/W3.4 Trainee

Job Title: Overhead Linesman – Wood Pole OHLLocation: North East, United KingdomRate: TBC (competitive CIS / PAYE options available)Duration: Long–termStart Date: ASAP / Subject to authorisation procesKey Words: Overhead lines, Wood pole, HV, LV, MEWP 3B, W5.8, W3.4, First Aid, Pole Top Rescue, DNO, NPG, LE1, Substation, Live Working, OHL, Authorised Person

Turner Lovell are supporting a national utility contractor delivering complex electrical distribution upgrades across the Northeast. We are currently recruiting Overhead Linesmen with experience working on LV and HV wood pole circuits (up to 66kV) to support a long–term framework project with a major UK DNO.

We strongly prefer fully qualified LE1 linesmen who hold both HV (Permit to Work) and LV (Live Working, Generator Connection) codes/authorisations.

Responsibilities:

Carry out construction and maintenance work on HV/EHV overhead lines (wood pole) up to 66kVOperate under W5.8 code as a Craftsman for HV OHL works on single circuit pole linesCarry out live working support duties under W3.4 code including safe shrouding, pole top rescue, and MEWP emergency proceduresObserve and apply safety best practices and contribute to a strong on–site HSE cultureSupport Permit holders and authorised persons in the execution of overhead line workMaintain accurate records and assist with safety briefings and job planning activitiesAssist in pole erection, stringing, terminations, and general line maintenanceRequirements:

Fully qualified LE1 Linesman with HV (Permit to Work) and LV (Live Working, Generator Connection) authorisations – highly desirableMEWP 3B (Static Boom) valid certification – essentialValid First Aid Certificate – essentialExperience working on LV/HV wood pole systemsPole Top Rescue & Live Working Accompaniment experienceAbility to work as part of a 3–man team for course and site activitiesWillingness to undertake W5.8/W3.4 authorisation training if not already held (approx. 4–week lead time post training completion)This is a long–term opportunity for skilled overhead linesmen to secure work on a critical power infrastructure framework, with strong potential for continued project deployment across the North East region.

To apply or learn more, please contact: Maddie Jacob – (phone number removed)/ (url removed) OR Marcus Horne – (url removed)

To apply or learn more, please contact: Maddie Jacob – (phone number removed)/ (url removed) OR Marcus Horne – (url removed)

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