Street Lighting Operative

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways maintenance contractor seeks Street Lighting Operatives / Technicians for a 12+ month contract in Northamptonshire. The role involves installing and maintaining street lighting, furniture, and EV charging points, with candidates required to have relevant qualifications and experience. Competitive pay rates are offered, with flexibility for those with transferable skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Street Lighting Operative / Technician.
• Comfortable working different shift patterns.
• Relevant qualifications are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Excavating roads prior to installation of street lighting.
• Completing testing, repair, and maintenance works.
• Setting up and removing site traffic management systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

CSCS or ECS Card

G39 Certificate

NRSWA

IPAF/MEWP

Lantra 12D

Manual Handling

First Aid

Job description

Job Title: Street Lighting Operative / Street Lighting Technician
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Sectors: Street Lighting, Street Furniture, Highway Maintenance
Job Type: Contract Role
Duration: 12+ months’ work
Pay Rate: £14.00 to £15.00 Per Hour (Negotiable based on level of experience)

Our client, a key contractor within Highways Maintenance and Street Lighting is currently looking for Street Lighting Operatives / Street Lighting Technicians to work on their PFI contract with Northamptonshire Country Council.

The role will consist of working within Northamptonshire installing and maintaining columns for new street lighting, as well as other associated street furniture, signs, bollards and EV charging points etc.

Applicable candidates will have experience working in similar roles and be comfortable working different shift patterns to ensure work is completed safely, on site and to specification.

Daily duties will include:

• Excavating the road/surface prior to the installation of street lighting / street furniture / EV points
• Completing testing, repair and maintenance works as required
• Assisting Street Lighting Electricians with fault finding and repair
• Ensuring work is carried out to RAMS, identifying and reporting on safety issues at all times
• Set up and removal of site traffic management / pedestrian management systems

Candidates will ideally have:

• Working in a similar role as a Street Lighting Operative / Street Lighting Technician
• Worked on different shift rotations, working as part of a team to ensure works are carried out
• Relevant qualifications such as:

• CSCS or ECS Card
• G39 certificate
• NRSWA
• IPAF/MEWP
• Lantra 12D
• Manual Handling
• First Aid

Whilst we are looking for candidates who have previous experience in a similar role, flexibility is in place, and we are also open to speak with candidates that have transferable industry experience. For experienced candidates we may also be able to negotiate on pay rates, if required.

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Tim Smyth on (phone number removed).