81528 - Linesperson, Distribution Capital Delivery

This linesperson will report to the project manager and will work within network operations - distribution capital deliver based in our Southend office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £47,779 + benefits and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.28/12/2025

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose

• You will be responsible for the provision of overhead line construction operations with the bias towards low voltage and 11kV constructions.This includes working with the Project/ Field Managers, Field staff, Control, SAP's, other members of the Network Operations and Contractors.
• Diligently perform the duties within their role in the team.
• Be prepared to challenge unsafe practices.
• Work to the relevant operational procedures, manuals and DSR's.
• Demonstrate a strong safety culture.
• Be flexible in their approach.
• Maintain high standards and produce quality workmanship.
• Follow all business procedures and company safety policies.
• Carry out a storm role during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Have or be willing to work towards AP or SAP authorisations.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of overhead line construction techniques and operation of the overhead line network.
• Hold or be will to work towards HGV driving licence.
• UK Power Networks competency certificate.
• City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
• Complete self-risk assessments.
• Work as part of a team.
• To be prepared to train and learn new skills to be able to carry out the full range of duties.
• To be experienced and have in depth knowledge in the field of low voltage and 11kv overhead line construction and maintenance.
• HAUC (NRSWA) qualification as a supervisor and operative
• Flexible attitude to work and working hours.

The role requires practical experience of the electrical distribution network and associated business processes and functions.

However, more importantly we are looking for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work as a team, strong interpersonal skills and a strong safety focus.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.