Highways Electrician

E.ON UK; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

E.ON UK is seeking a Highways Electrician to join our team in Sleaford with occasional regional travel to support the wider team. You will install and connect street lighting and highway electrical street furniture, and carry out routine and non-routine maintenance including fault finding.

Responsibilities include supervising multiple team members, testing to BS7671, driving company vehicles, and maintaining tools and PPE while adhering to health, safety, environmental and quality policies.

Qualifications

• A skilled craft with a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• C&G 236 Parts 1 & 2 /2330 Level 2 & 3.
• A current driving licence and qualified to drive specialist vehicles as required.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• The ability to take a confident but diplomatic approach to customers at all times.

Responsibilities

• To install and connect street lighting and highway electrical street furniture.
• Carry out routine and non-routine electrical street lighting maintenance including fault finding.
• Supervision of multiple team members.
• Testing and inspecting to BS7671.
• Driving general and specialist company vehicles appropriate to the role.
• The cleaning, checking and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Attending call outs as required.
• Progress to additional authorised duties i.e. LV mains jointer
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal health and safety responsibilities and that of the team.
• Ensuring PPE worn at all times.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Driving license

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

C&G 236 Parts 1&2 /2330 Level 2 & 3

Job description

We operate one of the largest streetlight contracting businesses in the UK with a large presence in the Midlands and the North West. As well as providing new installations for most of the UK’s Housing developers, we also work for the majority of the local authorities in our areas.

Right now we're looking for a Highways Electrician to join our team at Sleaford with occasional regional travel to support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• To install and connect street lighting and highway electrical street furniture.
• Carry out routine and non-routine electrical street lighting maintenance including fault finding.
• Supervision of multiple team members.
• Testing and inspecting to BS7671.
• Driving general and specialist company vehicles appropriate to the role.
• The cleaning, checking and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Attending call outs as required.
• Progress to additional authorised duties i.e. LV mains jointer
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal health and safety responsibilities and that of the team.
• Ensuring PPE worn at all times.

What we need from you

• A skilled craft with a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• C & G 236 Parts 1 & 2 /2330 Level 2 & 3.
• A current driving licence and qualified to drive specialist vehicles as required.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• The ability to take a confident but diplomatic approach to customers at all times.

It would be great if you have

• Current NRSWA accreditation.
• Full G39 qualification.
• CSCS accreditation via the Highways Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS).
• Extensive understanding of the Highways Lighting business and distribution network.
• Extensive knowledge of the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.