Highways Lighting Operative (With HGV2)

Enerveo Ireland Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerveo is recruiting a Highways Lighting Operative to drive a Class 2 HGV, operate the HIAB crane and install street lighting columns across the London area from the Ealing Depot.

You will work a 37-hour week, 7:00am–3:30pm, with overtime and an on-call rota. A commitment to safety and manual tasks is essential to support highway infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Must follow site health and safety rules.
• Comfortable with manual excavation and installation tasks.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 HGV to transport street lighting columns, materials and equipment.
• Operate the HIAB crane to unload, lift and position lighting columns.
• Assist with excavation, reinstatement and other hands-on tasks on site.
• Collaborate with Jointers and Electricians to install and replace street lighting columns.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

HIAB crane operation

On-call availability

Health & safety consciousness

Manual handling

Tools

HIAB/Lorry Loader Operator

CSCS Card

Job description

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

Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative (With HGV2)

Base Location: Ealing Depot- London (UB4)

Salary: Up to £31,459 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: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (37 hours per week). In addition to your salary, you'll have the opportunity to earn extra through regular overtime and participation in a 1-in-3 on-call rota, which includes standby and call-out payments.

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?

What will I be doing in this role?

As part of this role, you'll drive a Class 2 HGV to transport street lighting columns, materials and equipment to sites across the contract area. Using the vehicle-mounted HIAB crane, you'll safely lift and position lighting columns ready for installation, working closely with experienced Jointers and Electricians. Once on site, you'll get stuck in with excavation, column replacement and other hands‑on activities, making you an integral part of the team from start to finish.

Typical duties include:

• Drive a Class 2 HGV to transport street lighting columns, materials and equipment to sites across the contract area.
• Operate the vehicle-mounted HIAB crane to safely unload, lift and position street lighting columns for installation.
• Work alongside experienced Jointers and Electricians to remove and replace street lighting columns.
• Assist with excavation, reinstatement and other hands‑on tasks throughout the installation process.
• Play a key role in delivering essential highway infrastructure while developing your skills across a range of highways electrical activities.This is a genuinely hands‑on role, so you'll need to be happy carrying out excavation, lifting, and manual work as part of the team—not just driving between sites.

What do I need to be successful in the role?

• HGV Class 2 licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, following all site rules and procedures.
• Happy to undertake manual work, including excavation and assisting with installations.
• Able to participate in the on‑call rota.
• Must live within the Ealing Borough or surrounding area due to the one‑hour emergency response requirement.

Some of our ‘nice to haves’ are;

• IPAF and/or PASMA (Working at Height).
• HIAB/Lorry Loader Operator qualification.
• ALLMI accreditation.
• NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) qualification.
• G39 Electrical Safety Awareness.
• CSCS Card.
• Previous highways, street lighting or construction experience.

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 [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.