Balfour Beatty plc
Overhead Line Technician – LE1
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About The Role
We are currently seeking experienced Overhead Line Technicians (LE1) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team.
Due to increased project demand, opportunities are available across multiple locations in England and Wales, supporting a range of high-profile infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and refurbishing high voltage overhead power transmission lines, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity are consistently achieved.
What you'll be doing
- Install, build and maintain overhead line systems up to 400kV
- Carry out key OHL activities including running out conductors, clamping, jointing and spacering
- Work in line with method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Maintain high standards of health and safety on site at all times
- Work collaboratively as part of a gang to deliver operational efficiency across projects
- Use specialist plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively (including climbing, lifting and fall arrest systems)
- Support training and mentoring of junior team members where required
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience in overhead line operations or construction environments
- Strong understanding of the power transmission industry
- Ability to work at height and in physically demanding conditions
- Commitment to health, safety and quality standards
- Flexibility to travel and work across the UK as required
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable
- OHL authorisations and plant tickets
- Emergency First Aid certification
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
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Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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