Leading Hand, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor & Trades

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Leading Hand (OHL) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team
, supporting the continued growth of our workload across Scotland as well as wider UK projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership position within a fast‑moving site environment, playing a hands‑on role in the delivery and maintenance of high‑voltage overhead line infrastructure.

As a Leading Hand, you will support the Foreman and take the lead in their absence, supervising a small team of 4–6 OHL Technicians
. You’ll be responsible for promoting safe, efficient working practices while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. The role offers longer‑term progression opportunities in Scotland
, with the flexibility to adapt as projects develop, move, or change in scope over time.

• In the absence of a foreman, safely and effectively set their gang(s) to work,
  planning and assigning duties and briefing their staff on what is required to
  achieve objectives set, on emergency procedures, on potential risks and on
  precautions to be taken to minimise those risks.
• To liaise with foremen and identify equipment and material needs and
  ensuring that they are delivered to (or collected from) site in a timely manner
• Ensure that accidents and near‑miss incidents are promptly reported giving
  accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations
  when required
• To deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts and safety briefings to their team
  methods to be used, ensuring that appropriate methods and PPE disciplines
  are followed and assisting their gang in problem‑solving when activities do not
  go according to plan
• To ensure that appropriate safety precautions and safety signage are set up before construction work commences, that winches and other machines are correctly positioned

Demonstrate knowledge of all common OHL including activities including:

• Earthing
• Piloting work
• Platforms
• Running out conductors
• clamping in
• Blocking out
• Jumpering
• Spacering
• Jointing
• Downleads

To demonstrate correct use ofcommon OHL equipment including:

• PPE
• Rope and knots
• Fittings assembly
• Pull‑lifts
• Blocks
• Bonds and slings
• Clamps
• Toggles
• Hand tools
• Permanent attachment
• Demarcation
• Climbing
• Spacer trolley
• Lifting and lowering

• Understand the site specific risk assessments to ensure all known risks are
  controlled.
• Ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly reported to the Foreman
• Apply appropriate earthing schemes to dissipate induced voltages
• Demonstrate knowledge of setting up, deployment and dismantling the
  catenary support systems

Replacing fibre optic earthwire

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Full clean driving licence
• Knowledge of the Power industry
• Experience of working on a variety of construction project types.
• Ability to work in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
• Flexibility – Willing to travel and work across the UK
• Aptitude for working at heights
• Responsibility – a strong attitude towards health and safety

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Valid Plant Tickets (will be an advantage)
• OHL Authorisations (will be an advantage)
• Emergency First Aid at Work

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee…