Highways Electrician - Sleaford

E.ON UK PLC; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Flexible benefits (tax/NI savings)

Job summary

E.ON UK PLC is recruiting for a Highways Electrician to join our team in Sleaford with regional travel as needed. You will install street lighting, maintain equipment, and lead small teams on-site.

We value safety, strong technical skills, and a proactive customer-focused approach. The role requires BS7671 compliance, driving as needed, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or formal electrical training programme.
• C&G 236 Parts 1 & 2 / 2330 Level 2 & 3.
• 18th edition BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Current driving licence; ability to drive specialist vehicles.
• Good manual dexterity; work on own initiative or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and connect street lighting and highway electrical street furniture.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance including fault finding.
• Supervise multiple team members.
• Test and inspect to BS7671.
• Attend call outs as required.
• Progress to additional authorised duties (e.g. LV mains jointer).
• Ensure PPE is worn at all times.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies.

Skills

Apprenticeship

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

18th edition BS7671

Driving licence

Manual dexterity

Customer-facing / diplomatic approach

Education

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

Tools

NRSWA accreditation

G39 qualification

CSCS accreditation (HERS)

Highways Lighting knowledge

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.
• 18th edition BS7671 wiring regulations qualification.
• 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 aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest 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 thePersonnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse- We're the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Year-recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life- We'reFertility FriendlyandMenopause Friendlyaccredited, 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.