Street Lighting Operative (Rochdale, GB)

-; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

E.ON is seeking a Street Lighting Operative in Rochdale. The role involves various tasks including the erection and removal of street lighting equipment, general excavation, and safety compliance. Applicants should possess a current NRSWA qualification and a HGV Class II Driving License, with an emphasis on manual dexterity and teamwork. Enjoy excellent benefits including holiday, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• NRSWA qualification LA 01 to 08 + 08 required.
• Ability to understand and carry out work instructions.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Removal or decommissioning of street lighting assets.
• Driving general company vehicles including HGV.
• Excavation work for installations and associated cable runs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

NRSWA qualification LA 01 to 08 + 08

G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification

CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent

Tools

HGV Class II Driving Licence

CPCS qualifications appropriate to the role

Job description

Street Lighting Operative

Here's what you'll be doing

Salary - £32,280 plus excellent benefits and career progression

Location - Rochdale

As part of this role you will carry out general duties, including all aspects of digging associated with LV service jointing, column / sign / bollard erection / removal and associated cable networks.

You will also carry out driving, delivery and general yard duties in support of the Lighting and Grid business.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• The removal or decommissioning of assets as required.
• Work in connection with the installation and decommissioning of ALL associated street lighting equipment and EV connections.
• Driving general company vehicles including HGV.
• Operating lorry mounted crane.
• Excavation work for joint holes, columns, sign and bollard installations and associated cable runs.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Mentoring young and vulnerable persons on site.
• Ensuring PPE is worn at all times.

What we need from you

• A current NRSWA qualification LA 01 to 08 + 08.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• The willingness to work unsociable hours if required by the business.
• The ability to understand and carry out work instructions.
• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate with colleagues.
• The ability to interact with the public in a polite and courteous manner, while carrying out work.

It would be great if you have

• An appropriate G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification.
• MEWP CPCS qualifications appropriate to the role.
• Up to date UK HGV Class II Driving Licence.
• CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.

Here's what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glance

Reference no.: 235593 Closing date: 30/06/2025 Salary: £32,280

Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter - [e-mail]

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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