Hotspur Recruitment

Linesperson - Australia

  • Australian Power and Utilities

Job Description

The opportunity

Our client, one of the major power providers in Australia is looking for UK authorised LE1 linesworkers to join their industry-leading operation in Australia. A fantastic benefits package is on offer:

  • Average annual earning in region of $150k to $180k AUD
  • 11.5% superannuation (pension payment made on top of salary that can be claimed back)
  • 9-day fortnight (includes one paid rostered day off)
  • Overtime paid at x 2.0 after 8 hours
  • Generous living away payments
  • Reimbursements on your electricity bills
  • Leave loading, payable on annual leave – this is extra pay when you take your annual leave
  • Income protection scheme
  • Generous annual leave and sick leave
  • Additional annual leave
  • An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing
  • Nationally recognised training

Relocation Package

  • Visa costs fully covered. Your visa application will be managed by an immigration specialist 
  • $20,000 taxable
  • 1 way economy flights for the employee and their family
  • 4 weeks accommodation on arrival
  • 2 weeks car rental
  • Assistance to find long term accommodation

The person

You will need to demonstrate the following

  • You MUST have completed one of the City & Guilds Courses Listed below:

Level 2 -  2339-17- Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge)  (2339-17)

Level 2 - 2339-23 - Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering – Overhead Lines (2339-23)

Level 2 - 2304-17 - Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution & Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (2304-17)

Level 2 - 2304-21 - Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering (2304-21)

Level 3 - 2339-45 - Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (2339-45)

Level 3 - 2322 - Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Technology Engineering

  • You will have valid UK DNO certification indicating authorisation to 
    • Carry out low voltage operations.
    • Carry out high voltage operations.
    • Work & test on or near dead overhead (OH) system
    • Overhead low voltage (LV) live work / Work & testing on or near live low voltage overhead system
  • LV/HV switching experience would be beneficial
  • Experience of low and/or high voltage underground distribution work, laying methods and jointing would be beneficial
  • You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices
  • You will be need to demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes in standards, systems, and technologies.
  • Out client is looking for a long term commitment and is happy to support you brining your family with you to Australia. 
  • You will need to be prepared to work away in remote locations
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