General information

Vacancy details

Job Title

Linesperson

Vacancy location

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND, Omagh, Omagh

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level of Education Required

Other

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential Criteria
Proven experience and track record operating within a similar environment demonstrating your ability to meet the demands of this role, specifically in the following areas:
• A fully qualified Distribution Overhead Linesperson with a minimum of two years' post-apprenticeship experience within the last 5 years, or a minimum of three consecutive years' working in a Linesperson role on the distribution overhead lines network
• A sound understanding of the Working at Heights Regulations (Northern Ireland) or equivalent legislation, particularly in relation to the use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWPs), ladders, scaffolding and pole climbing
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence safety behaviours and to establish and maintain strong safety values in the workplace.
• Hold, or have previously held authorisation within the last two years authorisation to receive Permits for Work.
• Hold, or have previously held within the last two years Live LV authorisation.
• Ability to use IT devices to retrieve and update work packs
• Willingness and ability to participate in an out-of-hours stand by rota
• Ability to read, understand and accurately update overhead line network diagrams and asset records.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria
• An ONC / BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical and/ or Electronic Engineering
• Additional metering and Low Voltage (LV) jointing skills including experience with waveform joints
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Personal Competencies

• Integrity
• Customer centric
• Flexiblity & adaptability
• Personal Effectiveness
• Commercial Accumen & Results Orientated

Specific Expertise

Not Applicable

Employment Details

Contract Hours

40.00

Attachments

Attachment

Linesperson Role Specification 11 May 2026 (003).pdf (536 Kb)