Installation Operative - Crane & HGV

E.ON UK; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an installation operative to support street lighting installations and maintenance. This role involves driving company vehicles, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must hold a current UK class 2 driving license, have knowledge of traffic management, and be capable of working outdoors in various conditions. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,280 plus excellent benefits including 26 days of annual leave, a generous pension, and flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of highways lighting business and general appreciation of distribution networks.
• Experience working on highways and good traffic management knowledge.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles for installation and maintenance.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
• Complete work to specifications using efficiently managed materials.

Skills

Understanding of highways lighting business

Traffic management knowledge

Manual dexterity

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork skills

Education

Current full UK class 2 driving license

CSCS accreditation via HERS

First aid and manual handling certificate

Tools

HIAB Crane operator ticket

Job description

Salary - £33,280 plus excellent company benefits and career progression

At E.ON we're 100% committed to our part in creating a sustainable future, whether it’s developing and introducing smart technologies for distribution networks, providing innovative lighting solutions for new developments, or even retrofitting solutions for local authorities. We are absolutely on it, and we would love you to join us in helping decarbonising energy infrastructures and helping the planet at the same time.

We’re currently looking for an installation operative to join our Utility Solutions business. Working within this role you’ll play a key part in supporting our Joiners and Supervisors with the installation and maintenance of street lighting columns and signs. This includes providing joint holes, planting of lighting columns within the ground as well as removal all via operation of crane hoist.

Key responsibilities

• Driving general and specialist company vehicles appropriate to the role.
• Carry out risk assessments on site and maintain safe working practices.
• Completion of work to the correct specification and efficient use of materials.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Maintain and develop competence level and technical skills to ensure delivery to high standards.
• Attend training as required to maintain knowledge and application of systems and procedures.
• Work unsocial hours when required.

What we need from you

• An understanding of highways lighting business and a general appreciation of the distribution network.
• Have a good understanding of traffic management and experience of working on the highways.
• A current full UK *class 2* driving license.
• A high degree of manual dexterity and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A good working knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• A CSCS accreditation via the highways electrical registration scheme (HERS).
• The ability to understand operational and 1:500 electrical network diagrams.
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• A current and relevant first aid and manual handling certificate.
• HIAB Crane operator ticket and experience in operation

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 - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria 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.