Street Lighting Operative Civils

E.ON Gruppe; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Street Lighting Operative to safely perform civils duties on their Oldham and Rochdale PFI Project. This permanent position involves the installation and removal of lighting assets, working alongside skilled operatives while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a UK driving licence and demonstrate high manual dexterity, along with the ability to work flexibly. Excellent employee benefits are offered, including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Choice from 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Flexible to work extra hours to meet deadlines and targets.
• Current UK driving licence required.
• A high degree of manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to understand and carry out work instructions.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills needed.
• Polite interaction with the public while working.

Responsibilities

• Carry out civils duties for column installation and removal.
• Install and decommission lighting assets as instructed.
• Participate in annual investment programmes and change notices.
• Conduct hand digging for equipment installation.
• Complete tasks related to inventory recording.

Skills

Flexible to work extra hours

High degree of manual dexterity

Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Ability to communicate with colleagues

Polite and courteous interaction with the public

Education

Current UK driving licence

Tools

CSCS accreditation via the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS)

First aid at work

Abrasive wheels training

Job description

Street Lighting Operative Civils
Base location – Rochdale
Salary -£32,280 plus excellent employee benefits and career progression

We are looking for a Street Lighting Operative to join us on a permanent basis.

In this role you will safely carry out civils duties on our Oldham and Rochdale PFI Project, including all excavation works for column installation, removals, joint bays and track work inclusive reinstatement works.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• The installation of lighting assets as instructed.
• The removal or decommissioning of assets as instructed.
• Work in connection with the annual investment programme and change notice protocol.
• Work associated with Private Cable Networks.
• Work associated with DNO andiDNO connections.
• Hand digging for the installation of new and existing equipment.
• Reinstatements in line with HAUC regulations and Local Authority policies.
• Completing tasks associated with inventory recording and maintenance.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Ensuring PPE is worn at all times.

What we need from you

• Flexible to work extra hours to meet deadlines and targets.
• A current UK driving licence.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• The ability to understand and carry out work instructions.
• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate with colleagues.
• The ability to interact with the public in a polite and courteous manner, while carrying out work.

It would be great if you have

• Hot lay experience.
• CSCS accreditation via the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS).
• Abrasive wheels.
• First aid at work.

Here’s what you need to know

We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share and variable start and finishing times.

This is a great opportunity to play a lead role in supporting our expanding business and helping to shape the future of energy.
We have a market leading benefits package – it includes a, 26 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits.

E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer. We recognise that everyone is different and we aim to provide a working environment where each person feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please just let us know.

Get in touch

For more information about the role please contact the Recruiter, Lis - [e-mail]

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.