Pylon Painters (Transmission Service Operative)

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

The Role

We are looking for experienced transmission service operatives to works across multiple sites throughout the UK.

Working on high-voltage transmission infrastructure (33kV-400kV), this role supports specialist access, painting and quality assurance activities in line with strict safety and compliance standards. Candidates must have prior experience working on transmission or distribution towers and a strong understanding of maintaining Safety from the System.

This role involves working away from home on a rotational basis, typically including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities 

As a Transmissions Service Operative, your responsibilities will include: 

• Painting electrical tower pylons for the National Grid Contract and other power distribution networks. Candidates should have previous experience working on transmission/distribution towers and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of procedures for maintaining safety from the system. Works will be undertaken on various structures of towers; voltage ratings range from 33/66/132/275/400kV.
• Competency to receive a client Safety Document and adhere to the instructions detailed therein (training provided if required)
• Completion of a site risk assessment and other relevant documentation and the ability to work to company RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements)
• Application and removal of portable drain-earths to dead conductors (including following the Drain Earth Control system)
• Personal Protective Equipment use & inspection (fall arrest & tower rescue systems, training provided)
• Map reading to ensure agreed routes to work locations are followed exactly
• Ability to follow standards identified by client specification

About You

• Previous experience working on transmission/distribution towers and be able to demonstrate good knowledge of procedure for maintaining safety from the system
• Able to Climb and be comfortable working at height
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making ability
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety, adhering to Health and Safety rules, including ensuring PPE is worn at all times
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Great communication skills
• Proactive and take pride in what you do
• A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out. 

What we can offer:

• OTE £45k per annum
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle
• Company Sick Pay

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and other critical properties. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.