Job Description
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Salary
1. £21.97 p/h
2. Basic rate (£19.66) during induction and winter training periods.
3. Fixed rate during the stand-by period, starting at £66 per day.
Benefits
4. Overtime available
5. Annual leave – 21 days + Bank holidays
6. Life insurance
7. Enrolled on a Pension plan
8. Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years, with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required
9. Accommodation allowance
10. The company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK
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.
Visa sponsorship is available for international applicants.
Role: Overhead Transmission Specialists.
Sector: Energy
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Working Hours
11. Normal business hours are between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
12. Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours
13. Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours
The Role
14. Risk appreciation: H&S, hazards, working at height
15. Full understanding of relevant national and company regulations and standards
16. Maintain safe working practices
17. Carry out rigging tasks
18. Blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on both the tension and suspension Line Tower.
19. Carry out spacering/de-spacering tasks
20. Safe use of a Spacer Trolley (bicycle/cart, new/old spacers installation/removal).
21. Application of earthing schemes (add-leads) to the OHL conductors.
22. Safe use of a platform/ladder/plader (work on tension, suspension, or line tower).
23. Jointing (socks, stockings, permanent joints).
24. Undertake jumpering tasks.
25. In-situ steelwork replacement tasks
26. Be able to understand and read tower drawings (when assembling/erecting).
27. Install down leads in accordance with diagrams.
28. Operate effectively as part of a team.
29. 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:
30. Experience working at height (up to 75m) on steel lattice towers
31. Maintenance work on HV transmission lines
32. High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing
33. Tower assembly/erection using a Crane/Derrick (Falcon)
Additional:
34. Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable
35. Puller/tensioner, erection or tractor winch operator experience would be desirable
36. A valid UK car driving license/international driving permit is desirable. If needed conversion assistance will be given
For international applicants:
If applying from outside of the UK, applicants will need to meet the Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:
37. Pass the UKVI IELTS/Provide proof of English language proficiency
38. Obtain a clear Tuberculosis test (for certain countries)
39. Clean immigration history
Benefits
40. Overtime available
41. Annual leave – 21 days + Bank holidays
42. Life insurance
43. Enrolled on a Pension plan
44. Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years, with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required
45. Accommodation allowance
46. The company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK
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.
Requirements
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 UK car driving license/International driving permit is desirable 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.