Highways Lighting Operative

Enerveo; Wellington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerveo in Wellington, Somerset is recruiting a Highways Lighting Operative on a full-time basis. The role includes a base location at Wellington, TA21, a starting salary of £28,091 depending on skills and experience, and participation in a standby rota with standby payments and enhanced rates or TOIL for call-outs.

The position covers the South West region with occasional night work and overnight stays, including accommodation and expenses when required.

Qualifications

• A valid Class 2 HGV licence is required.
• HIAB experience or qualification is preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work out-of-hours and night shifts due to contract needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Class 2 HGV, supporting National Highways contracts.
• Support maintenance activities across the South West framework.
• Participate in standby rota and respond to reactive maintenance requirements.

Skills

Class 2 HGV licence

HIAB experience

Willingness to work outdoors in all we

Flexibility to work out-of-hours and夜?

Tools

HIAB / Lorry Loader Operator

NRSWA qualification

Job description

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

Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative

Base Location: Wellington, Somerset (TA21)

Salary: £28,091 depending on skills and experience and working hours - plus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week). The role includes the option of participation in a standby rota to support reactive maintenance requirements, with standby payments provided along with enhanced hourly rates and/or TOIL for any call-outs attended.

Due to the nature of our National Highways contracts, this role offers variety across the South West and may involve occasional planned night working and overnight stays, with plenty of notice and full accommodation and expenses provided when required.

Enerveo is one of the UKs 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

What will I be doing in this role?

We are looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver (ideally with HIAB experience) to join our team at our Somerset depot.

The depot supports a wide range of contracts, including ongoing maintenance, new developments, and a large-scale National Highways South West Framework Agreement. This means youll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, develop your skills, and gain additional industry qualifications to support your career progression.

What do I need to be successful in the role?

• A valid Class 2 HGV licence
• The ability and willingness to complete National Highways compliance training once appointed
• A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, this is a role for someone who enjoys working outside all year round
• Flexibility to work out-of-hours and night shifts due to the nature of our National Highways contracts and the requirement for planned road closures. Any night working will be communicated well in advance, typically with 36 months notice
• The ability to stay away from home when required, as our work covers a wide geographical area across the South West of England. Where overnight stays are needed, we provide accommodation and a food allowance

Some of our nice to haves are;

• IPAF/ PASMA working at height training
• HIAB / Lorry Loader Operator qualification
• ALLMI (Association of Lorry Loaders Manufacturers and Importers) accredited training course
• NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) qualification
• Completion of an Electrical Safety Awareness course (G39)
• CSCS card
• Relevant highways, street works or construction experience would be advantageous

We will support the right candidate to achieve any level of industry training/qualifications they may not have in the nice to have list, so if this sounds like it would be for you-

Here at Enerveo, we know that some applicants dont apply unless they think they tick all the boxes- but we are saying dont 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 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.