Highways Lighting Operative

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Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative

Base Location: Leeds

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

Working Pattern: Permanent - Full Time; Monday – Thursday 7am-3pm, Friday 7am-2:30pm. Overtime there 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?
As a Highways Lighting Operative, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems such as streetlights, traffic signs and other street furniture.
Your primary goal will be to fix any faulty equipment quickly to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of lighting infrastructure to enhance visibility and road safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Some of your role will involve:
Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing lamps, cleaning fixtures, and repairing damaged or malfunctioning lighting components.
Respond promptly to reported lighting failures or outages and troubleshoot problems to determine the cause of the issue.
Carry out repairs and replacements of electrical components, including wiring, switches, ballasts, and control systems.
Collaborate with other team members to coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow and adhering to established safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, materials used, and equipment inventory.
Operate specialised equipment such as MEWP’s, and electrical testing devices to access and assess lighting fixtures located at elevated heights.
Comply with all health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
What do I need to be successful in the role?
We are looking for you to bring your previous experience working in the electrical/construction industry, we would also love you to have:

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
Able to use a hand-held tablet to receive jobs and log repair reports.
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all maintenance tasks.
The ability to use tools to dig and install streetlighting columns
Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and at heights, using appropriate safety equipment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and effective interaction with stakeholders and the public.
You must have a full UK driving licence, a class 2 HGV licence would be a benefit.

Some of our ‘nice to haves’ are:
IPAF or PASMA or HERS certification
G39 Electrical Safety Training
Experience in public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure works
Installation of lighting columns and associated groundwork
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.

New to the Industry? We’ve got opportunities for you too!
We also offer entry-level roles for individuals looking to start a career in highways and street lighting. These positions are ideal for those with little or no prior experience and provide a great pathway into the industry.

In these roles, you may be involved in:
Cleaning road signs and street furniture
Numbering and labelling lighting columns
Supporting experienced operatives on-site
Assisting with basic maintenance and inspections
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 [email protected]

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.