Overhead Line Worker

Overview

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

• As an Overhead Line Worker, you will work as part of a team responsible for carrying out the maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities on overhead lines so that customers can enjoy a reliable and efficient electricity supply.
• You will participate in the construction and refurbishment of the overhead power distribution network and in fault location and repair work, during working hours and after hours when required, to keep interruptions to customers’ electricity supplies to a minimum.
• Report on progress to enable colleagues within the Customer Contact Centre to keep customers fully informed at all times.
• Be part of the team responsible for the inspection and maintenance of various items of overhead plant.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in an electrically biased subject or equivalent
• A current HV / LV Limited Authorisation for overhead line work on the SP Electricity North West network or other DNO
• Proven experience working at height
• Fully proficient in the use of overhead line equipment, winches, MEWPs, tracked excavators etc.
• Qualified to carry out pole top rescue
• Extensive knowledge of the safety requirements for working on and around overhead power lines
• Experience of leading and/or being a member of a working party under a safety document
• Familiar with working in accordance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, processes and procedures
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence (essential) with a HGV licence (desirable)
• Experience in off road driving
• The ability to complete paperwork relating to work based activities (essential)

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at  or call  (option
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Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don’t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.