Skills Provision is searching for skilled and experienced High Voltage Transmission Overhead Line Workers to work in the United Kingdom.
The employing company is a leading service provider of energy networks and infrastructures.
These positions are ‘roaming’ based, meaning the work is not limited to one set location.
If required visa sponsorship is available.
Role: High Voltage OHL Line Worker/High Voltage Overhead Transmission Linesmen
Sector: Energy Infrastructure
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary
Successful candidates will receive a contract with the total rate of pay for this role £21.97 p/h
Basic rate (£19.66) during induction and winter training period.
Fixed rate during the stand-by period starting at £66 per day.
Benefits
Overtime available at weekends (9 hours winter months/10 hours summer months).
21 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
Life insurance.
Pension plan.
Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required.
Accommodation allowance as per company policy.
The Company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK.
Working Hours
Normal business hours are between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours
The Role
Be able to recognise and control hazards.
Maintain safe working practices.
General Rigging including carrying out pre-use checks of the work/lifting equipment.
Blocking/Clipping-in on both Tension and Suspension (Line) Tower.
Safe use of a Spacer Trolley (bicycle/cart, new/old spacers installation/removal).
Earthing tasks (application of earthing schemes ( add-leads) to the OHL conductors).
Safe use of a Platform/Ladder/Plader (work on Tension/Suspension/Line tower).
Jointing (Socks, stockings, permanent joints).
Jumpering.
In-situ steelwork replacement.
Able to understand and read tower drawings (when assembling/erecting).
Install downleads in accordance with diagrams.
Operate effectively as part of a team.
Work in accordance with Health and Safety standards (by following relevant regulations and policies).
Be able to adapt in a changing work environment.
Requirements
To fulfil the role a minimum of 3 years of continuous experience is required in:
Working on HV OHL Transmission Projects.
Steel lattice tower Working at Height experience is essential (up to 75m)
HV OHL Tension/Stringing.
Maintenance work on HV Transmission Lines (lattice towers)
Tower Assembling/Erecting using crane, derrick (falcon)
Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable.
Puller/Tensioner, Erection or Tractor winch operator would be desirable.
Valid UK car driving license/International driving permit is desirable- 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
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