Street Light Operatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term contract

Local Teesside work

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced Street Lighting Operative for an ongoing civil engineering contract across Teesside. You will install, maintain, and repair street lighting columns, lanterns and cabling, and carry out testing and inspections.

The role requires relevant street lighting qualifications, G39, CSCS/ECS, IPAF, and a full UK driving licence. PAYE £16/hr or Umbrella £21/hr, with weekly pay and long-term work locally.

Qualifications

• Street lighting qualification or equivalent recognized certification.
• G39 certification.
• CSCS or ECS card.
• IPAF (1b/3b) for MEWP operation.
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or HGV advantageous).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MEWP operation

Electrical testing

RAMS compliance

Traffic management

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 operation

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.
• Candidats must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.

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