Street light operatives

TipTopJob; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Local Teesside contract

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Street Lighting Operative for an ongoing civil engineering contract across Teesside. You will install, maintain and repair street lighting infrastructure, performing routine maintenance and on-site inspections.

The role requires street lighting qualifications, G39 certification, CSCS/ECS card, IPAF certification, and a valid UK driving licence, with experience on local authority contracts. Long-term Teesside-based work with weekly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Street lighting qualification (C&G 236/2330/2365 or NVQ Level 2/3).
• G39 certification.
• CSCS / ECS card.
• IPAF (1b/3b) for MEWP operation.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C1 or C).
• Experience on local authority or highway lighting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting columns, lanterns, and associated cabling.
• Carry out electrical testing, fault diagnosis, and routine inspections.
• Operate MEWP safely to perform high-level works.
• Adhere to site safety guidelines, traffic management RAMS.
• Work 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)

Tools

CSCS / ECS card

G39 certificate

IPAF (1b / 3b) certificate

Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C1 or C)

Job description

Job Title: Street Lighting Operative

Location: Teesside

Pay Rate: GBP16.00/hr (PAYE) GBP21.00/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 and 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 GBP16.00/hr PAYE or GBP21.00/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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