Street Lighting Operative

  • Job Reference: 235593
  • Date Posted: 7 May 2025
  • Employer: E.ON UK PLC
  • Location: Rochdale (.), United Kingdom
  • Salary: £32,280
  • Sector: Engineering & Technical
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
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Job Description

Salary - £32,280 plus excellent benefits and career progression

Location - Rochdale

 

As part of this role you will carry out general duties, including all aspects of digging associated with LV service jointing, column / sign / bollard erection / removal and associated cable networks. 

 

You will also carry out driving, delivery and general yard duties in support of the Lighting and Grid business.

 

Main Responsibilities of the role

  • The removal or decommissioning of assets as required.
  • Work in connection with the installation and decommissioning of ALL associated street lighting equipment and EV connections.
  • Driving general company vehicles including HGV.
  • Operating lorry mounted crane.
  • Excavation work for joint holes, columns, sign and bollard installations and associated cable runs.
  • 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.
  • Mentoring young and vulnerable persons on site.
  • Ensuring PPE is worn at all times.


What we need from you
  • A current NRSWA qualification  LA 01 to 08 + 08.
  • Up to date UK HGV Class II Driving Licence.
  • CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.
  • A high degree of manual dexterity.
  • The willingness to work unsociable hours if required by the business.
  • 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

  • An appropriate G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification.
  • MEWP CPCS qualifications appropriate to the role.