Overhead Lines Supervisor

Overhead Lines (OHL) Supervisor

Location: Carnforth

Employment type:  Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.​

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP​ and Mental health support & counselling services​
• Cycle to Work scheme​
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more​!
• Life assurance cover​
• Long service recognition​
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community​

About the Role

As the Supervisor, you are responsible for directly managing overhead line (OHL) resources and daily site delivery. This includes controlling attendance, timekeeping, allocation of duties and productive working hours; coordinating safe, quality-compliant works to programme; and maintaining accurate operational and commercial records. You will act as the primary link between operatives on site and the project management team. You are responsible for managing activities within agreed resources and promptly escalating cost, programme, scope or resource risks; accountability for the overall project budget remains with the Project Manager or Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise OHL teams to ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client, company and legislative requirements.
• Brief operatives on work packs, risk assessments and site requirements, ensuring all documentation is completed and returned correctly.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and planners to ensure works are properly resourced and delivered to programme.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, environmental compliance and site welfare at all times.
• Act as the main site contact for clients, contractors and other stakeholders, building strong working relationships.
• Deliver toolbox talks, share safety communications and promote a positive safety culture across site teams.
• Carry out site safety inspections and ensure daily vehicle, plant, tool and equipment checks are completed and recorded.
• Ensure all tools, plant, equipment and PPE are available, compliant, maintained and used correctly, including arranging inspections and servicing where required.
• Support, supervise and develop operatives, ensuring they are trained, competent and working in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to site activities, inspections, asset information, maintenance and completed works.

About you….

• At least three years working in the overhead line industry, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in managing teams and site operations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, and DNO distribution safety rules (DSRs).
• In-depth knowledge of OHL plant, tool and equipment use and their maintenance and inspection requirements.
• City & Guilds 2339, NVQ or ONC in Electrical Engineering discipline desirable.
• Overhead line experience within the electricity distribution industry essential
• Full driving licence
• SSSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely) essential. Working towards SMSTS or NEBOSH General Certificate.

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Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!