Linesperson Trainee – Adult Trainee Programme
Base Locations: Oxford
Salary and progression
- Starting salary: £30,684
- On successful completion of programme: £39,203
- Once fully qualified: circa £60,000 OTE (including overtime and standby payments)
About the role
As a Trainee Linesperson, you’ll help maintain and upgrade the electricity network that powers homes and businesses across our communities.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role working outdoors in all weather conditions. You’ll often work at height and be part of a team responding to faults and emergency situations.
You'll need a full UK driving licence to be considered
During your Linesperson training programme, you’ll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences gained in other industries. The training offers a mix of technical, academic and on the job training which is provided by our dedicated training school. Our programme enables you to earn while you learn, whilst also gaining vital experience and skills as you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.
The programme can take 18 to 24 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced linesperson team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.
This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high number of applications is received.
What you’ll get
- Fully funded training to become a qualified Linesperson (training typically lasts around 18-24 months)
- Structured salary progression as you develop your skills and authorisations
- All tools and PPE provided
- Opportunities to earn additional income through overtime and standby
- A flexible benefits package to support your finances, wellbeing and family life
- A company vehicle is provided towards the end of the programme (typically around 3 months before Trade Test completion).
- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills
Before you apply – what to expect
This is a structured training programme, and you’ll work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
