Linesperson Team Leader / Chargehand

This linesperson team leader/chargehand will report to the project manager and will work within Network Operations Capital Delivery team based in our Downham Market, Norfolk office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.,

• Actively engage with the customer and land owners affected by our works and proactively work towards improving customer satisfaction scores
• Liaise with Project Managers and Field Managers to ensure timely delivery of customer focused works.
• Liaise with other delivery functions to ensure the smooth running of Distribution Capital Delivery works.
• Proactive approach to customer care.
• No Customer complaints.
Systems
• Usage of mobile tablet device to receive work instructions and record working time and actual work completed.
  
  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 willing to work towards HGV driving license.
• Slingers and signaller's competency
• UK Power Networks competency certificate.
• City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
• Jointers mate (Support Person)
• Land Rover - Off Road Driver Training (BORDA Standard)
• IPAF MEWP Operator - Static Boom (1b)
• To be able to work on own initiative
• Able to complete self-risk assessments
• To be prepared to train and learn new skills to perform 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.
• Ability to build good working relationships within their own team as well as developing wider working contacts.
• The ability to communicate effectively, with a wide range of individuals, in a clear and concise manner., The role ideally requires practical experience of the electrical distribution network and/or associated business processes and functions. However, more importantly the role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability lead and work as a team, strong interpersonal skills and a strong safety focus.
  
  You will attract a salary of £58,644 plus benefits and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.14/06/2026 We also provide the following additional benefits
• 25 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
This is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to build a career in a large company to support you in moving up the career ladder with a heap of benefits along the way! The role of the Team Leader/Charge Hand Lines Person 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.