Installation Operative - Field, Driving & Street Lighting

E.ON UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Flex benefits with tax/NI savings

Job summary

E.ON UK is seeking a site-based operative to perform excavation, street lighting work, and EV connection tasks. You will drive company vehicles, including HGVs, operate a lorry crane, and support skilled teams on site. The role requires adherence to safety policies and active involvement in risk assessments.

You will mentor less experienced colleagues while maintaining high standards of PPE, site discipline and teamwork, with flexible hours when required.

Qualifications

• A current NRSWA qualification LA 01, 02 to 05 and 08.
• Up-to-date UK HGV Class II Driving Licence.
• NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Work.
• CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.
• High level of manual dexterity.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours as required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Confident to work independently and in a team.
• Effective communication with the public.

Responsibilities

• Remove or decommission assets as required.
• Install and decommission street lighting, EV connections.
• Drive general company vehicles including HGV.
• Operate lorry mounted crane.
• Excavate for joint holes, columns, signs and bollards.
• Safely use tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Mentor younger or vulnerable workers on site.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies.
• Follow risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Take ownership of personal health and safety responsibilities.

Skills

NRSWA LA01-05 & LA08

HGV Class II licence

NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical

CPCS Lorry Loader

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Teamwork & independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Work

Job description

E.ON UK is seeking a site-based operative to perform excavation, street lighting work, and EV connection tasks. You will drive company vehicles, including HGVs, operate a lorry crane, and support skilled teams on site. The role requires adherence to safety policies and active involvement in risk assessments.

You will mentor less experienced colleagues while maintaining high standards of PPE, site discipline and teamwork, with flexible hours when required.