Glove & Barrier Lineworkers at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

71.59

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Glove & Barrier work, Live line work, Distribution linework, Overhead distribution assets, Defect rectification, Mentoring, On-site leadership, ESI Distribution Overhead, Victorian Lineworker Registration, HR Driver’s Licence, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, First Aid, CPR, HV Switching

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

We have multiple ongoing opportunities for experienced Lineworkers to join our Melbourne based teams, supporting essential electricity distribution works. Current Opportunities Glove & Barrier (G&B) Lineworkers - Western suburbs Project Leaders - regional works Distribution Lineworkers: Expressions of Interest (Eastern suburbs) This is an ideal opportunity for lineworkers seeking stable, long-term metro employment, access to overtime and weekend work, and the opportunity to develop skills and progress into leadership roles. While the focus is on consistent metropolitan work, there may be occasional opportunities to support regional projects, depending on workload and project demand. What You’ll Be Doing Construction and maintenance of overhead distribution assets Live line Glove & Barrier work (where qualified) Metropolotian distribution work across Melbourne Planned outages, defect rectification and project delivery Mentoring and on‑site leadership support (where experienced) What’s on Offer $71.59 p/h + allowances – Glove & Barrier (G&B) Lineworkers $64.41 p/h + allowances – Distribution Lineworkers Monday–Friday work supporting work–life balance Strong focus on training, upskilling and competency development – fully funded with not out of pocket cost Access to overtime and weekend work when available Clear pathways into Crew Leader, Worksite Leader and broader leadership roles Financial relocation assistance available for interstate or overseas G&B candidates Exposure to multiple Victorian distribution networks Modern plant, maintained equipment and quality PPE Next training intake for NZ citizens: August 2026 What You’ll Need Certificate III in ESI –Distribution Overhead (or equivalent) Glove & Barrier qualification and live line experience (highly regarded) Victorian Lineworker Registration (Orange Card) HR Driver’s Licence High Risk Work Licences – EWP, Dogging, and/or Rigging Construction White Card, First Aid, CPR, and relevant industry tickets Strong safety focus and teamwork ethic Crane Borer (Peru) experience (highly regarded) High Voltage (HV) Switching Operator (highly regarded) Please note a rigorous pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening test will be conducted. Be part of a crew that gets the job done safely and professionally. Interested? Let’s chat. Reach out to Jody Foster – Recruitment Business Partner 📱 0473 349 241 📧 jody.foster@ugllimited.com Job Ref No: 267236 About UGL UGL is part of the CIMIC Group, one of the largest infrastructure services organisations in Australia. With a workforce of over 9,000 employees, UGL deliver critical engineering, construction, and maintenance services across power, water, transport, and resources — helping keep communities connected and industries running.

Responsibilities

The lineworker will perform construction, maintenance, and defect rectification on overhead electricity distribution assets across Melbourne. They will also provide on-site leadership and mentoring to team members while ensuring all work is completed safely.