Embark on a Journey with Enerveo: Crafting Excellence for Over 25 Years
Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative
Base Location: Slinfold
Salary: From £24,336 - £27,011/annum depending on experience
Working Pattern: Temporary Role - 7 Months with potential to extend | Full Time
Enerveo have an extensive street lighting business that manages over 1 million street lights across the UK and through design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance we play a major role in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints helping towns and cities become smarter, greener and more efficient which benefits us all.
Could you be our next Highways Lighting Operative to join the team and drive this success forwards?
What will I be doing in this role?
As a Highways Lighting Operative, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems such as streetlights, traffic signs and other street furniture.
Your primary goal will be to fix any faulty equipment quickly to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of lighting infrastructure to enhance visibility and road safety for drivers and pedestrians.
Some of your role will involve:
Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing lamps, cleaning fixtures, and repairing damaged or malfunctioning lighting components.
Respond promptly to reported lighting failures or outages and troubleshoot problems to determine the cause of the issue.
Carry out repairs and replacements of electrical components, including wiring, switches, ballasts, and control systems.
Collaborate with other team members to coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow and adhering to established safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, materials used, and equipment inventory.
Operate specialised equipment such as MEWP's, and electrical testing devices to access and assess lighting fixtures located at elevated heights.
Comply with all health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
What do I need to be successful in the role?
We are looking for you to bring your previous experience working in the electrical/construction industry, we would also love you to have:
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
Able to use a hand-held tablet to receive jobs and log repair reports.
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all maintenance tasks.
The ability to use tools to dig and install streetlighting columns
Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and at heights, using appropriate safety equipment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and effective interaction with stakeholders and the public.
You must have a full UK driving licence, a class 2 HGV licence would be a benefit.
Some of our 'nice to haves' are:
IPAF or PASMA certification
G39 Electrical Safety Training
Experience in public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure works
Installation of lighting columns and associated groundwork
Here at Enerveo, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes- but we are saying don't worry We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected.
Please note - This is a temporary role and successful applications will be employed via our preferred supplier recruitment agency.