Lineworker

Job Title: Overhead Line Worker

Purpose Of The Position

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, and inspection of high-voltage transmission and distribution power lines. The successful candidate will work primarily at heights on poles and towers, they ensure the safe continuous flow of electricity to homes, business, and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Build and maintain overhead power lines, including stringing, tensioning, and securing conductors, insulators, and related equipment.
• Rapidly respond to power outages and repair damaged infrastructure in often hazardous, or emergency conditions.
• Ensure the electrical network meets safety standards, performing line inspections, and fixing defects before they cause failures.
• Clear trees and vegetation that grow too close to power lines to prevent outages.
• Replace old equipment, such as poles and transformer, to improve the efficiency and capacity of the network.
  
  

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Internal team – Lineworkers, apprentices.
• Site Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Engineers
• Safety officers
• External stakeholders
• Members of the public
• Customers
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of an NVQ Level 2 or an electrically biased subject or an approved apprenticeship standard.
• Current High Voltage/Low Voltage Limited Authorisation for overhead line work (DNO or National Grid approvals).
• Qualified in pole top rescue, First Aid, Manual Handling, and Health & Safety regulations.
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) and ideally, NPTC Chainsaw certification.
• Full UK driving license, with no points.
• Proven ability to work on wooden poles or towers.
• Experience in stringing, sag tensioning, terminating conductors, handling winches, tracked excavators, and insulated tools.
• Previous experience working under strict safety documents, earthing, and isolating equipment.
• Experience working in diverse, often extreme, weather conditions.
  
  

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.