Overhead Linesman

OCU have opportunities for distribution Linesmen to join our overhead lines team based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linesman to strengthen our new connections OHL division. You will predominantly be working at LV and 11kV but also completing a smaller amount of 33kV projects. Existing Scottish and Southern Energy Networks operational authoriation is a must and this can be further developed on with in house training. The role is within our Power division working on our SSEN New Connections framework. Based out of our Reading depot covering the entire M4 corridor from the M25 to Bath.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out OHL operational activities constructing new upgrading existing and dismantling old network for new underground cables at LV 11kV and 33kV.
• Ensuring the delivery of work safely to the correct standard of quality and specification
• Responsible for your own safety as well as your colleagues
• Driving a safetyfirst culture
• Completion of necessary paperwork and updating tabletbased works management system

Skills & Experience

• SSEN Operational Authorisations
• OHL experience at multiple voltages
• NRSWA accreditations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage expectations
• Attention to detail

Company Information

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.