Street light operatives

Construction, Property and Engineering; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,847,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term contract

Local Teesside work

Job summary

Randstad CPE currently recruits an experienced Street Lighting Operative to support an ongoing civil engineering contract across the Teesside region. You will install, maintain, and repair street lighting infrastructure, perform electrical testing, and use MEWPs to access high levels.

The role requires street lighting qualifications, G39, CSCS/ECS, IPAF, and a UK driving licence; previous local authority highway lighting experience is preferred. Ongoing, full-time work with weekly pay.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

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

G39 certification

CSCS / ECS card

IPAF (1b / 3b) certificate

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

Experience on local authority or highway lighting contracts

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.