Street Lighting Operative

The Cumberland; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumberland is seeking a Street Lighting Operative to maintain over 35,000 streetlights and illuminated signs across Cumberland. You will perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks to keep streets safe and well-lit for residents, including lamp cleaning/replacement, column and cabling work, basic electrical testing and MEWP operation.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, travel across Cumbria, and occasional out-of-hours duties including winter service.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and travel across Cumbria.
• Comfortable using tools and plant and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting.
• Clean and replace lamps; install columns and cabling; basic electrical testing; operate MEWPs.
• Support general highway maintenance and out-of-hours duties including winter service.

Job description

Join our dedicated Road Lighting Team and help maintain over 35,000 streetlights and illuminated signs across Cumberland. As a Street Lighting Operative, you'll carry out a variety of installation, maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring our streets remain safe, well-lit and welcoming for residents. The role includes cleaning and replacing lamps, installing columns and cabling, completing basic electrical testing, operating MEWPs, and keeping accurate records. You'll also support general highway maintenance during quieter periods and take part in out of hours duties, including winter service. This role is available on a permanent basis.

Diversity Consideration

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 04/10/2026
• Interview date: 14/10/2026

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

You’ll have a solid understanding of safe working practices, be comfortable using tools and plant, and able to work independently while delivering high quality results. Flexibility is key, as the role involves working outdoors in all weather and travelling across Cumbria. If you're practical, reliable and want to contribute directly to community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.