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Enerveo; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerveo in Newcastle is seeking a Highways Lighting Operative to inspect, maintain and repair street lighting systems, signs, and related infrastructure. The role involves working at height, using MEWP equipment, and adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on electrical/construction experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to log repairs via a handheld tablet. A UK driving licence is required, with on-call work and a TIM bonus scheme offered.

Qualifications

• 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 in maintenance tasks.
• Ability to use tools to dig and install streetlighting columns; comfortable at heights.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems such as streetlights, traffic signs and street furniture.
• Changing, painting and testing of equipment to prevent future issues.
• Fix faulty equipment quickly to ensure safe and efficient functioning of lighting infrastructure.
• Work to strict safety guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Tablet usage

Attention to detail

Working at height

Team communication

Driver's licence

Public lighting experience

Tools

MEWP operation

Groundwork tools

Utility drawings interpretation

Job description

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

Base Location: Newcastle/North Tyneside

Salary: From £26,711 to £28,091/annum 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: 37 Hours per week, Permanent | Full Time – Once Fully Qualified, you can also take part in ‘On-call’ rotas which attract additional payments

Attractive working hours of Mon-Thurs 0700 – 1530hrs and Fridays 0700 – 1200hrs.

Enerveo is one of the UK’s leading Highways Electrical contractors, delivering full-service street lighting and highway electrical solutions for local authorities and infrastructure partners. With expertise in lighting design, installation, project management, maintenance and the integration of smart technologies, we manage over one million street lights across the UK and help towns and cities become safer, smarter, greener and more efficient.

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

One of the great things about joining us as a Highway Lighting Operative is that we can take on experienced Operatives (desirable) who already hold all the relevant qualifications, as well as those who are looking to transfer from other roles that are based in Highways or in Construction.

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.

Changing, painting and testing of equipment to prevent any future issues.

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.

Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations

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

A lot of this role will be working at height, so you need to be comfortable with working in a MEWP (a cherry picker) at heights that could be up to 12 Meters above ground.

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.

Some of our ‘nice to haves’ are:

IPAF or PASMA certification

G39 Electrical Safety Training

Class 2 HGV licence would be a benefit

Experience in public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure works

Knowledge on extracting information from utility drawings.

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.

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?

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 [e-mail]

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.