Street Lighting Operative

VolkerWessels UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways in the UK is recruiting a Highways Electrical Operative to support the Street Lighting contract across Luton. You will assist with electrical installations, maintenance and repairs, and participate in planned works under supervision.

The role requires hands-on experience in street lighting, a safe isolation mindset, and the ability to work at height. A valid NVQ level 3 or equivalent and SWQR are desirable, with a readiness to join an on-site team.

Qualifications

• Highways maintenance experience preferred.
• Comfortable working from height.
• Commutable to Luton depot.
• Street Lighting Installations experience.
• Safety certifications including Safe Isolation / G39.
• MEWP Operator certification.
• ECS H&S Test.
• First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment.
• 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
• Assisting with the installation of any new build works
• Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope of relevant duties
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly

Skills

Highways maintenance

Working at height

Street lighting experience

MEWP operation

First Aid

Safe Isolation / G39

SWQR Qualification

Education

Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ

SWQR Qualification

ECS H&S Test

First Aid

Tools

N/A

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About us

We have a fantastic opportunity for Highways Electrical Operative to work on our Street Lighting contract across Luton. You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment
• 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
• Assisting with the installation of any new build works
• Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope if relevant duties
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
• Fault diagnosis and repair

Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly

About you

• Some Highways maintenance experience
• Comfortable working from height
• Commutable to Luton depot
• Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
• SWQR Qualification
• Safe Isolation / G39
• Street Lighting Installations experience
• MEWP Operator
• ECS H&S Test
• First Aid

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.