Overhead Transmission Linesperson (Visa Sponsorship)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Skills Provision is searching for suitably trained/qualified Overhead Transmission Linesmen for a company in the United Kingdom.
These positions are ‘roaming’ based, meaning the work is not limited to one set location.
The employing company is a leading service provider to energy networks and infrastructure.
If required visa sponsorship is available.
Role: Overhead Transmission Linesmen
Sector: Engineering
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary
- £21 p/h for normal hours work
- £19 p/h during Training/Refresher Training
- Paid Standby if required £69 p/d (5 days a week)
Benefits
- Overtime available at weekends (9 hours winter months/10 hours summer months)
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Visa sponsorship if required
- Accommodation provided (3 months)
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 7.30 am – 6 pm
- 12 days on, 2 days off
- Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
- Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours
The Role
As an Overhead Transmission Linesman duties include:
- General Rigging, carrying out pre-inspection checks
- Earthing tasks
- Jumpering
- Platform erection
- Jointing
- Running conductors and earth/ground wires
- Steel assembly and erection tasks
- In-situ steelwork replacement
- Install downleads in accordance with diagrams
- Install anti-climbing devices
- Operate effectively as part of a team
- Follow relevant company policies, procedures and documentation
- Carry out other tasks as directed
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years of experience in:
- Tower Erection
- Steelwork replacement
- Full and partial structural replacement
- Maintenance work
Steel lattice tower experience is essential
Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable
Valid driving UK driving license/International driving permit- 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
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 and nationality.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Overhead Transmission Linesperson (Visa Sponsorship) roles across Skills Provision International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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