Apprentice Trainee Transmission Linesman
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Company: ADVANTAGE N R G LTD
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Location: Chorley, PR7 1NY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000017971
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 30/04/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Site hours are 07:30 to 18:00, usually (but not guaranteed) with a 12 days on, 2 days off working pattern (every other weekend working).
Brief Description
Trainee Lines Worker will undergo comprehensive training in the construction, maintenance, and refurbishment of high voltage steel tower transmission overhead power lines. This role is fundamental to maintaining the UK's critical infrastructure and demands the highest standards of safety, quality workmanship, and productivity.
Training to be Provided
The company provided safety & technical related training for role & network authorisation as required.
Three years on site training UK wide.
Full-time hours, typically involving extended shifts and a requirement to work away from home, often for periods of time, due to the nature of site work across the UK. Specific shift patterns will be communicated by the Operations Manager.
The apprenticeship is delivered on-site with the employer, with the City and Guilds qualification completed with Wigan & Leigh College.
Future Prospects
The Apprentice will gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of the Transmission industry. Many line workers who began in this field have advanced to global opportunities, achieving financial success that often surpasses the expectations of typical graduates.
Vacancy Detail
- Attend the site safe start/ daily setting to work brief
- Be involved and sign onto the site risk assessment & other associated works documentation
- Set to work & set the working site up as per the relevant instruction.
- Inspect all personal and work equipment prior to use.
- Take instruction from the permit holder
- Identify the safe area of work as per the issued permit under supervision.
Work under direct supervision of nominated mentors to include:
- Work at height using specific harness and fall arrest attachments in line with company & health and safety policy and procedure
- Use specific access equipment including ladders, pladders & platforms for safe access to HV electrical systems
- Install conductor earthing systems under personal supervision to manage impressed voltage
- Install lifting and rigging systems on the structure to carry out tasks including; Insulator, fittings, spacer and conductor replacement in line with approved methods
- Use plant and equipment inline with any training provided under mentor and gang supervision
- Report all hazards, near misses and incidents to line management
Other Information
Due to the safety-critical nature of working on the high-voltage transmission network, all applicants must be 18 years of age or over and must successfully meet the required rigorous medical and physical standards necessary for working safely at height and within hazardous, safety-critical environments.
Working away from home when on site, home based or accommodation provided on training days.
A full driving licence is preferred, however, applicants must be actively working towards obtaining one as a minimum requirement.
While on site, you will be working outdoors regardless of the weather. However, the company will provide top-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) along with access to on-site welfare facilities.