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Linesperson, Distribution Capital Delivery

Job details
Posting date: 17 December 2025
Salary: £47,779 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 December 2025
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex, ss1 1aa
Company: UK Power Networks
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 81528_1765933202

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Summary

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.

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