Overhead Line Worker
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | PR1 8AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244894DMN-449571 |
Summary
Would you like to join us on our journey? Where striving for zero carbon isn’t just aspirational but a reality as part of our ‘Leading the North West to Zero Carbon’.
At ENW, we thrive on being part of a customer focused team that likes to put their people first. We are committed to building our teams to represent the local communities we serve and promoting the importance of inclusivity at work. Our aim is to always encourage, support and develop our people to ensure everyone reaches their full potential.
Our operational teams are key to the success of Electricity North West and work in rain or shine because they are passionate about the work they do and understand how critical electricity is to the lives of the millions of customers we serve.
Our role
We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced Distibution Overhead Line Workers to join our distribution team in the Walkden and Blackburn areas.
The team are responsible for carrying out the maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities on our distribution woodpole overhead lines up to and including 33kV so that our customers can enjoy a reliable and efficient electricity supply.
In return we will offer you a competitive starting salary, bonus earning potential of up to 10% of your base salary, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14% plus a range of flexible benefits.
Knowledge and skills:
• Are qualified to NVQ or City & Guilds level 2 or equivalent;
• Hold a current HV/LV/Limited Authorisation for overhead line work on the SP Electricity North West network or other DNO.
• Have proven experience working at height;
• Are proficient in the use of overhead line equipment, winches, MEWPs, tracked excavators, cranes etc.;
• Are qualified to carry out pole top rescue;
• Have extensive knowledge of the safety requirements for working on and around overhead power lines;
• Have experience of leading and/or being a member of a working party under a safety document;
• Are 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 (Highly desirable);
• Are experienced in off road driving;
• Are customer focused with the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers (essential);
• Can demonstrate the ability to complete paperwork relating to work based activities (essential);
• Have a working knowledge of computers and mobile devices (desirable).
Upskilling training will be offered to the right candidate.