Lineworker

Position: Lineworker

Location: Ireland, nationwide

Contract: Fixed Term

Salary: €46,137 per annum

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a frontrunner in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is propelled by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company.

The primary role of a Lineworker is to install, maintain and repair high-powered electrical lines and systems. A Lineworker works on both transmission and distribution lines that originate from a power plant and extend to individual buildings or homes. To ensure that the Company takes all reasonable measures to provide a safe working environment for its employees, the general public, contractors and visitors.

Why You Should Join:

• This role would suit candidates who are passionate about working on power distribution networks. If you bring the passion, we’ll provide the platform for your success.
• Competitive Benefits: The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as competitive salary, additional annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity Leave Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site parking.
• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. You’ll have access to learning opportunities to continue your professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as a Lineworker on the OHL Electricity you will be responsible for day-to-day operational outputs.
• Drive utility vehicles to work sites.
• Climb poles to service power lines.
• Service transmission and distribution lines from power plants to buildings.
• Install electrical equipment for power systems.
• Repair aboveground and below-ground power lines.
• Maintain power lines through regular inspections.
• Reporting directly to your PICW, you must be goal orientated, a team player and determined to succeed in all aspects of the OHL work.
• Take responsibility for daily work tasks, as instructed by your PICW.
• Take part in team briefs and tool box talks.
• Adhere to the safety rules as set out by the Company and its Client.

• Have an ongoing determination to complete the work on time and to the specified requirements.
• You will be competent in the completing your dally tasks.
• You will take proper care of all tools/equipment/PPE and vehicles supplied to you by the company and report any defects found.
• You will always deal with the public in a courteous manner and keep the company’s integrity in good stead.
• Ensure job site follows government and company safety rules.

To be considered for a Lineworker role, you will Ideally have the following:

• 2+ years’ work experience as Lineworker or proven track record of working on OHL works preferred.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel and work away at customer sites
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (walking and standing for long periods)
• Available to work shifts, evenings, weekends and on short notice.
• Physically strong, agile and dexterous.
• Undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.
• Must have an understanding of the English language.
• Reliable and flexible with the ability to use own initiative.
• Commitment to Health and Safety.
• Optional knowledge of electricity consumption and power engineering.

For more information on the Gaeltec team, please visit our website www.gaeltecutilities.com or send your CV to [email protected].

Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.