A day in the life of an overhead linesperson

Ever wondered what it's like to work in the electricity industry? Watch our short video for an insight into a typical day as an overhead linesperson. If you are interested in finding out more about us or if you would more information on upcoming job opportunities, visit www.enwljobs.co.uk

[@VariacManiac]

This was a neat video, the apprenticeship over there looks like fun.

[@barbarawilliams9506]

My son is a lineman bern in trade 25 years joined the ibew in 2003 been a contrator his whole career so far distribution and does some transmission work

[@ams4328]

Thank you for making this video. I enjoyed it very much!

[@VariacManiac]

In the US, I went to a two year linesman college, graduated in 2021, & got a cdl recently. Hoping to get an interview soon. Hard to get in for some reason. A lot of nepotism over here unfortunately.

[@ItsTJ7]

I’m actually about to start school for this

[@ykdickybill]

As an electrician of 40 years experience…………..Safety……..’ Assumption is the mother of all fuckups ‘….😉

[@florincioara8837]

ok so I did a lineman class in SO. California.and i was a lineman groundsman temporary at Edison company I am interested what are the steps for this type of job in London...can anyone give me some clues or ideas..? thank you I appreciate it

[@MostlyPennyCat]

I wonder if he ever made it.

[@braveworrier153]

Sign me up!

[@NORULERUST]

Do you still do apprenticeship as I don't hear anything back from the site

[@ElectricityNorthWest]

Hi Jamie, yes we do, but applications are now closed for this year. Do keep an eye out for our scheme when it reopens for the 2023 intake. www.enwl.co.uk/about-us/working-here/careers/apprenticeships/faq/

[@NORULERUST]

@@ElectricityNorthWest I will do, thank you for your reply.

[@ElectricityNorthWest]

@@MLochMusic Hi, thank you for your message. If you click on the following link it will let you know the network operators. Thanks, Mike. www.energynetworks.org/customers/find-my-network-operator

[@linehandibew6205]

Ibew local 1049 strong island ✊

[@vampire99999]

how long does it take to train in this job and what qualifications do you need

[@koda7820]

Driver license, high school diploma, and go sign up! No qualifications needed but if you have your osha card and cdl it help.

[@BestUserNameUK]

Bring back the CEGB

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Yep. More yep now than ever.

[@steveb1739]

*Linesman...

[@51Winton]

Why are they using class 2 rubber gloves for putting a earth on muppets

[@TheChipmunk2008]

someone in management told them to ;)

[@kitejkoch]

It is an energized conductor until the grounds are applied.

[@sinista6536]

51Winton Yeah imagine being extra safe and careful when dealing with high voltage electricity. Nerds.

[@jj-rh4sc]

Because applying earth is still a part or isolation procedure. Someone doesn't read the regs.

[@wadetaylor5405]

American lineman here, are you calling a ground an earth ?

[@kitejkoch]

No one in the field wears safety glasses?

[@ElectricityNorthWest]

Thanks for pointing this out Keith. The video is a few years old and we have since updated our safety policy to ensure safety glasses are worn when we are working on or next to the network. We'll be updating our video to reflect this.

[@kitejkoch]

Electricity North West Outstanding!

[@worldwidefreeride92]

Bet you are fun at parties..

[@psychobread1]

@@ElectricityNorthWest to be honest theres no excuse the video is only 5 years old even then you should be wearing glasses

[@brucel8891]

@@ElectricityNorthWest what's the salary for this kind of role?