Overhead Linesman

OCU Group are looking for an experienced Overhead Linesman to join our team covering Yorkshire Humber and North Lincolnshire.

As anOverhead Linesman youare responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of power distribution networks by performing a variety of tasks including line construction maintenance troubleshooting and emergency response. The role requires technical skills physical strength and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Installation and Maintenance:

• Erect and string overhead power lines.
• Install poles towers crossarms and other support structures.
• Maintain and repair highvoltage and lowvoltage overhead lines.
• Working on Service diversions new connections and fuse upgrades.

Repair Work:

• Diagnose and rectify faults in the electrical distribution system.
• Replace damaged lines poles and insulators.

Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to health and safety regulations and work procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety barriers and warning signs are in place.

Collaboration:

• Work as part of a team often coordinating with engineers technicians and ground crews.
• Communicate effectively to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to outages and emergencies caused by weather events or equipment failure.
• Work in adverse conditions to restore power.

Skills and Experience:

Technical Knowledge: Understanding of electrical systems diagrams and safety procedures.

Physical Fitness: Ability to work at heights in confined spaces and in various weather conditions.

ProblemSolving Skills: Quick decisionmaking during emergencies.

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively in a highpressure environment.

Education: GCSEs in English Maths or Science (or equivalent); further qualifications in electrical engineering or similar fields are advantageous.

Experience: Previous Experience working as a linesman/ Jointer in the electrical industry.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Full UK driving license.
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g. GWO Working at Heights First Aid).
• Authorisation to work on specific networks (Northern PowerGrid).

Company Background:

Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU One Company United.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.