Skills Provision is searching for skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers for positions across the United Kingdom.
The employer is a leading service provider supporting nationwide energy networks. They are also focused on decarbonisation and the journey towards Net Zero.
These positions are roaming based which means the work is not limited to one set location.
Role: Overhead Transmission Specialists.
Sector: Energy
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary
* £22.52 p/h.
* Fixed rate during the stand-by period, starting at £66 per day.
Benefits
* Overtime available.
* Annual leave 21 days + Bank holidays.
* Life insurance.
* Enrolled in a Pension plan.
* Accommodation allowance.
* 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
* Risk appreciation: H&S, hazards, working at height.
* Full understanding of relevant national and company regulations and standards.
* Maintain safe working practices.
* Carry out rigging tasks.
* Blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on both the tension and suspension Line Tower.
* Carry out spacering/de-spacering tasks.
* Safe use of a Spacer Trolley (bicycle/cart, new/old spacers installation/removal).
* Application of earthing schemes (add-leads) to the OHL conductors.
* Safe use of a platform/ladder/plader (work on tension, suspension, or line tower).
* Jointing (socks, stockings, permanent joints).
* Undertake jumpering tasks.
* In-situ steelwork replacement tasks.
* Be able to understand and read tower drawings (when assembling/erecting).
* Install down leads in accordance with diagrams.
* Operate effectively as part of a team.
* Be able to adapt to a changing work environment.
Requirements
To fulfil the role, a minimum of 3 years of continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects is required. This should include, but is not limited to:
* Experience working at height (up to 75m) on steel lattice towers.
* Maintenance work on HV transmission lines.
* High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing.
* Tower assembly/erection using a Crane/Derrick (Falcon).
Additional:
* Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable.
* Puller/tensioner, erection or tractor winch operator experience would be desirable.
* A valid UK car driving license/international driving permit is desirable. If needed conversion assistance will be given.
Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
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