Installation Operative - HGV Crane and HGV

E.ON UK Ltd; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning workplace

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

20 flexible benefits

Job summary

E.ON UK Ltd in Milnrow is seeking a hands-on Field Operative to carry out excavation work for LV service jointing, install and decommission street lighting equipment, and support EV charging connections. You will also drive company vehicles, operate a lorry-mounted crane, and perform general yard duties on site.

You must hold NRSWA LA01, LA02-05, LA08, a UK HGV Class II licence, NVQ Level 2 in Highways Electrical Work, and CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Current NRSWA LA01/02-05/08 and LA08.
• UK HGV Class II Driving Licence up to date.
• NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Work.
• CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.
• High manual dexterity and ability to work from instructions.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake excavation work for LV service jointing and for street lighting, EV connections, and associated cable runs.
• Install and decommission street lighting equipment and EV connections.
• Drive company vehicles including HGV and operate lorry mounted crane.
• Support skilled operatives on site and mentor trainees as needed.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Independent working

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NRSWA LA01/02-05/08

NVQ Level 2 Highways Electrical Work

HGV Class II Driving Licence

Tools

CPCS Lorry Loader

HGV Licence Class II

CSCS/HERS qualifications

Job description

In this role, you'll carry out a range of general duties, including excavation work associated with LV service jointing, as well as the erection and removal of columns, signs and bollards and work on associated cable networks. You'll also support E.ON Utility Solutions with driving, deliveries and general yard duties.

Key Responsibilities

• The removal or decommissioning of assets as required.
• Work in connection with the installation and decommissioning of ALL associated street lighting equipment and EV connections.
• Driving general company vehicles including HGV.
• Operating lorry mounted crane.
• Excavation work for joint holes, columns, sign and bollard installations and associated cable runs.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role
• Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments
• Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities
• Mentoring young and vulnerable persons on site
• Ensuring PPE is always worn

What we need from you

• 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
• A high degree of manual dexterity
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required by the business

• Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately

• Confidence to work independently using own initiative, as well as contributing effectively within a team
• Effective communication skills and a polite, courteous approach when interacting with members of the public.

It would be great if you had

• Recognised HERS e-portfolio
• An appropriate G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification
• CSCS accreditation via the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS)

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 - 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.