Maintenance & Installation Overhead Linesperson
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/10/2026 09:00
Allowances:
Generous allowances paid all year round
Job Category:
Public Transport
Employment Location:
Infrastructure Gosforth, Gosforth Industrial Estate, Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1XD
Further Information
** Previous applicants need not apply. **
Love electrification? Love fixing things and problem solving? Love making sure everything runs like clockwork? Then this might just be perfect for you! We’re on the lookout for three Installation & Maintenance Overhead Lines Persons to join our hybrid Overhead Line team. This isn’t just a job, it’s a mission to keep the Metro moving and the network safe, sound and ready for the next journey.
In this safety-critical role, you will undertake renewal, inspection, maintenance and repair work across Nexus Infrastructure. You will work on our 1500v DC Overhead Line system, including conductors, small part steel, structures, switching, feeding, bonding and tensioning equipment, as well as supporting vegetation upkeep in line with our Off-Track Management Standard. Keep the Network on Track - Join Our Hybrid Installation and Maintenance Team!
Typical Day
- Get hands-on with Overhead Line renewal, inspection, maintenance and repair activities across our infrastructure network.
- Help ensure our Overhead Line assets meet safety, legislative compliance, operational performance and reliability requirements.
- Carry out pre-use checks and operate rail, road and mobile plant, tools and equipment within your training and competence.
- Use your initiative to solve technical, construction and maintenance issues, including Overhead Line failures and disruption.
- Be ready to work shifts, stand-by and call-out duties, and support emergency return-to-work situations when needed.
About You
- You hold, or are working towards, an NVQ Level 1 or 2 qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area, or have the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
- You have knowledge of Railway Overhead Line Electrification principles.
- You can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- You hold a current UK driving licence.
- You have experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant and equipment.
- You have experience of working to Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments.
- You’re a self-starter who can use initiative, work independently and contribute positively as part of a team.
- Safety focused? Practical and reliable? Willing to work shifts? Triple tick.
Who we are looking for
You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team that lives our company values every day, supporting each other, delivering exceptional service and creating a positive, respectful environment for colleagues and customers alike.
As a colleague within Nexus, you will take pride in delivering your best performance, respecting others and working towards team goals through collaboration, agility and embracing learning opportunities.
About Us
We’re not just renewing and maintaining our Overhead Line system, we’re shaping journeys. You’ll join a team of over 35 colleagues that’s passionate, supportive and full of knowledge (and maybe a few bad jokes). We care about our communities, embrace innovation and believe every journey should be sustainable and customer focused.
What we offer
- This is a permanent night-shift role, typically working from Sunday night to Friday morning. Shifts may need to change to meet business needs and to support training or incidents. You will be required to undertake standby & callout duties.
- You’ll work a 36-hour week
- Your basic salary will be £30,206, plus generous allowances paid all year round
- You’ll be part of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and time off for volunteering too
- Enjoy free travel in Tyne and Wear with our enhanced travel benefits for you and your family
- Free or discounted travel with Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to a health cash plan that helps you, and your dependants if applicable, with dental costs, optical costs and lots more
- Access to our reward app, with over 1,000 high-street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out.
- We like to grow our own colleagues (not literally, of course!), so when you’re ready for the next step in your career, we can help develop you.
What to expect at interview
Our selection process includes a structured interview. Interviews will take place at our Infrastructure Gosforth site.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're ready to work at the heart of the Metro network, tackle challenges head-on and help power one of the region's most vital transport systems, we want to hear from you.
Please upload your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria before 9am on 6 October 2026 and join the team that keeps Metro moving. From overhead line inspections and renewals to fault-finding and maintenance, you'll play a vital role in keeping our network powered, safe and ready for thousands of journeys every day.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.