General Operative Street Lighting

Balfour Beatty; Willingham by Stow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an enthusiastic Street Lighting Operative for a permanent, site-based position in Willingham by Stow. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining street lighting assets across Lincolnshire. Candidates must have a clean UK driving license and demonstrate competency in street lighting operations. The position offers above-average benefits including flexible working and comprehensive training opportunities, contributing significantly to community infrastructure improvements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Competent in street lighting operations with fault-finding knowledge.
• Comfortable using a tablet device for site works.
• Willing to undertake various training to achieve competencies.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain street lighting assets.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
• Participate in stand‑by rota for emergencies.

Skills

Street lighting operations

Fault-finding and repairs

Basic IT skills

Electrical testing knowledge

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Relevant electrical testing qualification

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Street Lighting Operative to join our team delivering street lighting services across Lincolnshire County. This is a permanent, site-based position located at our Willingham Woods Depot, covering all of Lincolnshire. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the county's street lighting infrastructure, working both independently and as part of a team. You'll also represent our values: Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, and Value Everyone.

What you'll be doing

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining street lighting assets, including columns, lanterns, LED replacements, beacons, lamps, brackets, underground SWA cables, illuminated bollards, illuminated signs, feeder pillars, and subway lights.
• Working predominantly alone, with occasional team-based tasks.
• Painting various street furniture.
• Carrying out ground excavations and reinstatement for installation works.
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments.
• Taking responsibility for company property, equipment, and vehicles.
• Participating in a stand‑by rota for out‑of‑hours call‑outs and emergencies.

Who we're looking for

• You have a full, clean UK driving licence.
• You are competent in street lighting operations, with knowledge of fault‑finding, repairs, and general maintenance.
• You're comfortable using basic IT (a tablet device will be provided for site works).
• You're willing to undertake training to achieve required competencies, including HEA Portfolio, First Aid, Manual Handling, ECS test, CSC/NPORS red card, NRSWA, IPAF 1b + Harness & Fall Arrest, G39 + 214 Safe Isolation, ESSW, 302.1 (12D) Traffic Management, 204.1 Abrasive Wheels, and an understanding of Sign Lighting & Guarding.
• An electrical testing qualification or experience would be beneficial.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long‑term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]