Overhead Lines Operative

Iberdrola
Edinburgh
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Teamwork","Safety compliance","Customer engagement","Professionalism","IT literacy"]

Maintain the distribution overhead line network by completing hazard and defect clearance and supporting planned and reactive maintenance across multiple districts. During an initial training programme, you’ll complete assessments and gain the authorisations needed for safe work on distribution overhead line assets. The role involves outdoor work in varied terrain and weather, safe use of vehicles, tools, and PPE, and following instructions from authorised supervisors to protect a reliable electricity network.

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Iberdrola
Iberdrola
19 hours ago

Overhead Lines Operative

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Job Summary

Maintain the distribution overhead line network by completing hazard and defect clearance and supporting planned and reactive maintenance across multiple districts. During an initial training programme, you’ll complete assessments and gain the authorisations needed for safe work on distribution overhead line assets. The role involves outdoor work in varied terrain and weather, safe use of vehicles, tools, and PPE, and following instructions from authorised supervisors to protect a reliable electricity network.
Location: Edinburgh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Complete training, assessments, and authorisation processes during the training period.
  • •Carry out hazard and defect clearance on distribution overhead line assets.
  • •Support planned and reactive overhead line maintenance in line with work instructions and safety rules.
  • •Ensure all work is undertaken safely and in compliance with company policies and health and safety legislation.
  • •Follow instructions from authorised supervisors and apply safe systems of work at all times.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 33,500
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalPensionLife AssuranceAnnual Leave

Key Requirements

  • •No previous overhead line experience required; full training is provided.
  • •Provide evidence of suitable physical fitness.
  • •Commit to completing the six-month training programme.
  • •Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • •Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1 desirable but not essential).
Experience:UtilityElectricity network
Skills:TeamworkSafety complianceCustomer engagementProfessionalismIT literacy
Licenses:Full UK driving licenceHGV Class 1 (desirable)
Tech Stack:IPadMobile phone

Company Brief

Iberdrola
Iberdrola is a multinational electric utility focused on generation, distribution and commercialization of electricity, with significant investments in renewable energy, grid modernization and international power markets serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Bilbao, Spain
Founded: 1992
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