Transmission line work?
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Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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I'm just finishing my apprenticeship as a mechanic don't really want to stay in the motor industry and not sure if i can take my skills elsewhere , although I'm intrested in working with transmission lines anyone know where to start old friend google isn't turning up much ? Cheers

Bungleaio

6,585 posts

231 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Try Western power distribution www.joinwpd.co.uk

Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Cheers mate I'd actually seen them before although I'm North of the border there doesn't seem to be anything advertised at all

Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Cheers mate I'll have a look

V88Dicky

7,366 posts

212 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Try nationalgrid's website, UK division---> careers---> experienced and professional.
They're massively expanding in the transmission sector.

Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Sunday 3rd June 2012
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Cheers for the help that's great

Kays vRS

2,003 posts

205 months

Sunday 3rd June 2012
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I'd say it's definitely worth giving Scottish & Southern Energy a try, they're very busy at the moment with power line construction.

Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Sunday 3rd June 2012
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Yeah am going to send off as much as possible and hope for the best don't think I'll have much luck because off no experience but fingers crossed

MJG280

723 posts

288 months

Monday 4th June 2012
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Companies such as Amec and Balfour Beatty supply the staff for National Grid. They have the National Grid Logos on their clothing and vehicles. There is an expansion at present but usually lots of applicants. So you will have to find out which PLC is recruiting in your area. Ask someone in a National Grid van or whatever it is in Scotland.

If your CV gets chosen then there is the interview. Big emphasis on H&S After that if you get short listed there are some tests involving climbing. The about 3 weeks of paid training

Scottzs

Original Poster:

6 posts

192 months

Tuesday 5th June 2012
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Cheers for the info that's great