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Overhead Line Worker

Overhead line workers are the unsung heroes of our electrical infrastructure, ensuring that power flows smoothly to homes and businesses across the UK. Their expertise is crucial for maintaining safety, reliability, and efficiency in our energy supply, making them vital players in the transition to a sustainable future.

Overhead Line Worker

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Construction & Trades

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR4%moving to49%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

National GridThe National Grid is responsible for the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, ensuring a reliable power supply.
UK Power NetworksUK Power Networks manages the electricity distribution network across London, the South East, and East of England.
Scottish PowerScottish Power is a leading energy company providing electricity and gas services across the UK.
Northern PowergridNorthern Powergrid delivers electricity to millions of homes and businesses in the North East and Yorkshire.