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Highways Lighting Operative Civils

Enerveo Ireland Ltd

Newquay

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GBP 24,000 - GBP 28,000

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Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Newquay seeks a Highways Lighting Operative to join their team. Key responsibilities include the installation of street lighting and traffic signal poles, operating a Hiab crane, and conducting risk assessments. Applicants should have a full UK driving license and be comfortable working outdoors throughout the year. The role involves collaboration with various teams and participating in emergency on-call duties. A range of benefits and supportive training opportunities further enhance this exciting role.

Benefits

Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme
Call out payments
Support for family and wellbeing

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential for covering a wide range of locations.
  • Experience in Civils work is preferred.
  • Willingness to be part of the on-call rota for emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Replace and install new street lighting apparatus and furniture.
  • Operate a Hiab crane for loading and unloading materials.
  • Excavate and reinstate the highway to streetworks specifications.
  • Complete on-site risk assessments and manage traffic for the site.
  • Deliver outstanding service while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to operate plant and machinery safely
Ability to work outdoors all year round
Background in working in Civils

Tools

Hiab crane
Job description
Overview

Embark on a Journey with Enerveo: Crafting Excellence for Over 25 Years!

Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative - Civils

Base Location: Newquay

Salary: From £24,336 - £27,011 depending on skills and experience and working hours - Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme, Call out payments plus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm. Overtime available for those who want it

Enerveo have an extensive street lighting business that manages over 1 million street lights across the UK and through design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance we play a major role in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints helping towns and cities become smarter, greener and more efficient which benefits us all.

Could you be our next Highways Lighting Operative to join the team and drive this success forwards?

What will I be doing in this role?

In a typical day, you could expect to be;

  • Replacing or Installing new street lighting apparatus and furniture, this could be street light columns, signposts or traffic signal poles
  • Operating a Hiab crane to load and unload materials
  • Excavating and re-instating the highway to streetworks specifications
  • Completing on-site risk assessments and setting up traffic management for the site
  • Ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our clients and the general public
  • Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations
What do I need to be successful in the role?
  • We work in all weathers! So you need to be the type of person who is happy working outdoors all year round.
  • We do need you to have a full UK Driving Licence as we cover a wide range of locations
  • Be able to operate plant and machinery safely
  • A background in working in Civils
  • Willing to participate on the on-call rota to attend emergencies out of hours
  • Able to use a hand-held tablet to receive jobs and log repair reports.
Nice to have
  • Experience in public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure works
  • Hiab crane training
  • HGV Licence
  • Understanding of electrical safety on site
  • Streetworks qualifications

We can however support the right candidate to achieve any level of industry training/qualifications they may not have in the “nice to have” list

Here at Enerveo, we know that some applicants don’t apply unless they think they tick all the boxes- but we are saying don’t worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected.

What are the benefits for me?

We know it's not all about the money, so why not take a look at our benefits to see what we can offer you?

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

Enerveo are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact recruitment@enerveo.com.

If we make you a job offer, before commencing employment with us, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic DBS. Enerveo are committed to offering fair opportunities to those with previous criminal convictions and will consider each case on its individual circumstances.

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