Street Lighting installation and maintenance operative

Balfour Beatty; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a 'Street Lighting installation and maintenance operative' to maintain and erect street lighting and signage. The role includes driving vehicles, ensuring the safety of operations, and participating in out-of-hours repairs. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a full UK driving license. Join a team that contributes to essential public infrastructure.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies including paid parental leave

Flexibility with smart working options

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full UK driving license to drive vehicles over 3.5t.
• Street Lighting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and erection/removal of street lighting and signs.
• Driving vehicles and operation of ancillary plant.
• Assist with traffic management measures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to carry out work instructions

Resilient attitude

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow's challenges. Join our UKCS - Balfour Beatty Living Places team as a Street Lighting installation and maintenance operative and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

The maintenance and erection, removal of street lighting, signs and related equipment paying careful attention to buried services and overhead cables
The excavation and reinstatement of coated and other surface materials
Driving vehicles and operation of ancillary plant (Hoists or Lorry loaders) and where appropriate vehicle and plant checks requiring routine maintenance and cleaning
Transporting goods, equipment and personnel to and from site
Assist in the loading and un-loading of the vehicles using, where necessary, mechanical aids
Assist with traffic management measures
Participate when required for out of hour's repair of lighting and sign installations
Heavy physical effort whilst standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying occasionally in awkward positions.

Who we're looking for

Good communication skills.
Ability to carry out Safe and efficient use of materials.
Able to carry out work instructions from Assistant Managers.
Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Have a resilient attitude.

Technical Competences:

Essential:

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Good I.T. Skills.
A keen desire to attend training as required.
Full UK driving License to drive over 3.5t.

Desirable:

Street Lighting experience.
ECS with HEA Portfolio.
NRSWA Operative.
302.1 or 302.2.
G39/1 210 Working in the vicinity of DNO.
HIAB Slinger/Signaller.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]