Trainee Overhead Lineworker

**Trainee Overhead Lineworker**

**NorPower - Overhead Lines**

**Background**

NORPOWER is an overhead line business through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Transmission & Distribution activities. NORPOWER specialise in the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of electrical infrastructures for a varied range of electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, we require additional, full time Trainee Lineworkers to join our overhead line site teams.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Foreman/Chargehand, the Trainee Lineworker will be trained in the construction and refurbishment of high voltage steel tower and wood pole transmission overhead power lines whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.

The jobholder will be working on site full time under the supervision of an experienced construction team and will be expected to travel to various site locations throughout the UK, particularly the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Lineworkers are often required to work in remote locations, in challenging terrain and in all weathers.

**Skills Profile**

Full training will be provided however, Trainee Lineworkers should have the following skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Ability to travel to work locations throughout the whole of the UK,

Physically fit and able to work at height under strict safety rules,

Ability to work in physically demanding environments in all weathers,

Effective communication skills,

Effective team worker,

Trustworthy, punctual, and dependable,

Full UK driving license is preferred but not essential,

Experience of working outdoors and/or in construction is desirable but not essential,

Overhead Lineworkers must be over 18.

**About us**

VINCI Energies is a community of incredible people, empowered to create world-changing industrial, digital and energy infrastructures. Our vision to create a better future sits at the heart of everything we do. At NORPOWER you are free to be who you are and what you want to be. You can be part of a community that fosters entrepreneurial spirit and supports you in your personal development.

We offer a flexible working environment with strong benefits such as 25 days holidays, matched pension contributions, a generous company share scheme and healthcare cover.

We’re a team of enthusiastic entrepreneurs continuously seeking to deliver the promises of the digital and energy revolutions. Our culture is reflected in our values which we embody by empowering and bringing together amazing people:
**Salary**: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Inverness: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person