Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Tower Linesperson
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Linesperson Role – Permanent Full-Time (Onsite) – South England
Base Location: Reading, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil.
Salary: £40,525–£48,427 per annum (+ overtime available)
Working Arrangements
- 37-hour basic working week with additional hours available as overtime
- Accommodation/lodging allowance if living outside the area
- Double-time pay on Sundays
- Working weekends, including evenings
- Full PMP and all required tools provided
- Company vehicle + fuel card access
- 26 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional benefits to support family, finance, and wellbeing
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Linesperson to join our team in the South of England, supporting the critical task of maintaining our electricity infrastructure. The role involves:
- Overhead line inspections and maintenance across our 33kV & 132kV networks
- On-call emergency response to ensure rapid fault resolution for customers
- Armour-plating our network against all weather and operational demands
You’ll be part of a skilled operational team at the frontline of network stability, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to 3.9 million homes and businesses.
Your Responsibilities
• Part of a team tasked with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing overhead power lines and associated structures in various weather conditions • Directly contribute to overhead line maintenance and emergency fault response to meet precise SLAs • Act as a safety ambassador, ensuring adherence to strict operational standards and HSE guidelines • Supporting high-voltage project works and cable team handovers where needed • Working on both 33kV & 132kV overhead networks
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You’ll face fast-paced, high-pressure situations with responsibilities including rapid fault detection, dispatch, and resolution – both day and night.
Key Requirements
Experience
- Proven electrical experience with a practical background, preferably on overhead power lines and towers
- Experience working safely outdoors in all weather conditions, including (but not limited to) viewpoints, tower climb scenarios, or router planking
Qualifications & Licensing
- Valid UK driving licence (Fully disqualifications excluded)
- SSE or equivalent Distribution Network Operator (DNO) Operational Authorisations
- Valid Tower Rescue training credits
- Experience as an engaged Health & Safety observer is desirable
About SSE
SSE’s mission? Deliver energy today while fostering a sustainable energy future. Part of the SSE network, SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million properties nationwide while leading digital innovation and network upgrades essential for the net zero transition. Forever ‘Transformation for Growth,’ we invest £33bn in infrastructure.
As a角色 in SSE, you aren't just keeping lights on – you’re leading Critical National Infrastructure to support an open, inclusive workplace for all backgrounds.
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Flexible Benefits to Support Your Life
- Discounts on NHS-approved private healthcare and gym memberships.
- 24/7 Fully Home counselling and subsequent wellness benefits.
- Interest-free loans for smart tech or transport + optional Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Genuous maternity/ adoption/ shared parental leave policies + paternity leave.
Maternity, paternity and other shared parental leave • Up to 26 weeks’ maternity/adoption leave at 90% pay plus 13 weeks at 60%. • Up to 3 months' paternity leave (with more entitlements under national policy as you settle back at work).
Work with Us
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to disability support where required and supporting any reasonable adjustments you may need.
Please contact kim.annink@sse.com | 01738 344051 to discuss how we can better support you.
Why Join SSE?
SSE & Its Values
- Community: Together we merge professional and responsible ethics
- Innovation: At the forefront of sustainable electric solutions
- Bias-Free: Our enrollment process is based audited commitments and mater-of right’s principles.
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Note: You must apply online. Post-acceptance, a criminality & credit check will be processed before commencement.
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