Street light operatives

Randstad Construction & Property; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term contract

Job summary

Randstad CPE currently seeks experienced Street Lighting Operatives for an ongoing civil engineering contract across the Teesside region. You will install, maintain and repair street lighting infrastructure, performing electrical tests and high-level work with MEWPs.

Applicants should hold a street lighting qualification, G39, CSCS/ECS, IPAF, and a full UK driving licence. Long-term, local contract with weekly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Street lighting qualification or NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical/Street Lighting required.
• G39 certification required.
• CSCS or ECS card required for site access.
• IPAF 1b/3b for MEWP operation.
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or C / HGV advantageous).
• Previous experience on local authority or highway lighting contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting columns, lanterns, and cabling.
• Perform electrical testing, fault diagnosis, and routine inspections.
• Operate MEWPs safely for high-level work.
• Follow RAMS and traffic management guidelines on site.
• Collaborate with groundworks and civil crews on site.

Education

Street lighting qualification (C&G 236/2330/2365 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical/Street Lighting)

G39 certification

CSCS / ECS card

IPAF (1b / 3b) certificate for MEWP

Full UK Driving Licence (C1 or C / HGV advantageous)

Job description

Job Title: Street Lighting Operative

Location: Teesside

Pay Rate: 16.00/hr (PAYE) 21.00/hr (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing

We are currently recruiting experienced Street Lighting Operatives for an ongoing civil engineering contract across the Teesside region. You will be working on public lighting infrastructure, carrying out routine maintenance, installations, and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing street lighting columns, lanterns, and associated cabling.

• Carrying out electrical testing, fault diagnosis, and routine inspections.

• Operating MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) safely to perform high-level works.

• Adhering to strict site safety guidelines, traffic management setups, and RAMS.

• Working collaboratively with groundworks and civil crews on-site.

Requirements

• Relevant street lighting qualification (e.g., C&G 236/2330/2365 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical/Street Lighting).

• Valid G39 certification.

• Valid CSCS / ECS card.

• IPAF (1b / 3b) certificate for MEWP operation.

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category C1 or C / HGV is advantageous).

• Previous experience working on local authority or highway lighting contracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of 16.00/hr PAYE or 21.00/hr via approved Umbrella.

• Long-term, stable contract work in the local Teesside area.

• Weekly pay with consistent hours.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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