- COSHH, manual handling, first aid.
Help Protect the UK's Critical Electricity Network
We're looking for experienced and motivated Overhead Line Rigger and Quality Assurance Operative to join our growing team delivering major transmission infrastructure projects across the UK.
Operating nationwide, we have an established portfolio of work throughout England and Wales and are currently expanding our operations into Scotland, creating exciting opportunities for skilled operatives looking for longterm career prospects.
This dual-skilled role combines hands-on site support with rigging, earthing, quality inspection and assurance responsibilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Reporting directly to the site management team.
Responsibilities:
- Support tower painting and maintenance operations on transmission towers.
- Set up and install temporary fall arrest systems, safe application and removal of required earthing equipment including the care, maintenance and inspection.
- Conduct quality inspections before, during, and after works completion.
- Monitor compliance with client specifications and company procedures.
- Verify surface preparation and coating application standards.
- Complete detailed inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence.
- Identify defects and support corrective actions.
- Promote best practice in safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience of working on overhead line, utilities, telecoms, construction, or industrial maintenance projects.
- Strong understanding of working at height and site safety requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience completing inspections, audits or quality documentation.
- Ability to work across the UK.
Desirable:
- Scottish Power, National Grid, Scottish and Southern energy networks authorisations.
- Impressed voltage awareness.
- Working at Height & Rescue.
- Quality Assurance or Inspection experience.
- COSHH, manual handling, first aid.
- Rigging or climbing experience on steel lattice structures.
- Utilities sector experience.
- (ATV) All-Terrain Vehicle driving experience
Benefits:
- Modern Company team vehicles
- Long-term projects nationally.
- Competitive salary and benefits package. Inc annual bonuses
- Tax Free Accommodation and subsistence allowances.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A strong safety culture and supportive working environment.
- Industry qualifications.
- Long-term opportunities within a growing infrastructure business.
Overhead Line Rigger / Quality Assurance Operative in Barnsley employer: Actavo
Actavo Power is an excellent employer that values professionalism and organisation, offering a supportive work culture where employees can thrive in their roles. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides training opportunities and encourages collaboration across teams, making it an ideal place for those looking to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. Located in Barnsley, employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a Monday to Friday work schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
