Job Introduction
Are you looking for the role of Street Lighting Operative? Are you struggling to find one that will ignite your passion? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you…
At J B Riney, our people are our company. The way in which we treat our people – both our employees and the communities in which we live and work. J B Riney is a long- established Civil Engineering company who have operated in the Greater London area for nearly 40 years. Working alongside many Local Authorities and Councils, our well-earned reputation is built on local knowledge, reliability, quality products and services as well as a customer focused delivery.
We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Street Lighting Operative at JB Riney where you will be based from our Leyton Depot in Walthamstow. The role is easily commutable from Wanstead, Walthamstow, Stratford, Hackney, Tottenham, North Finchley, Edmonton, Enfield, Loughton, Chigwell, Ilford, Dagenham, Cricklewood, Barnet and the surrounding areas.
Here at JB Riney, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
As a Electrical Street Lighting Operative you will report directly to the Contracts Manager and you will be integral to our team and be responsible for (not exhaustive):
1. Ensure that all aspects of routine and non-routine maintenance is carried out
2. Installation and removal of columns, posts and bollards, along with the installation of illuminated signs
3. Identification and repair to client owned cable network
4. Bulk cleaning and change to all types of street furniture where possible as well as the painting of street furniture
5. Ensure plant is maintained to our high standards and is compliant and operational, reporting any defects
6. Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with our contractual obligations
7. Ensure all work carried out and documented in line with company SHE policies as well as reported on our maintenance system
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in the role of Electrical Street Lighting Operative, you as the ideal candidate will possess proven experience in all aspects of Street Lighting within the Civil Engineering industry. You will also possess:
Skills / Knowledge and Qualifications of the Electrical Street Lighting Operative:
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to tight deadlines
9. Effective communication skills
10. Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
11. G39
12. IPAF
13. NRSWA
14. Manual Handling
15. Abrasive Wheel
16. HGV Class 2 / 7.5t license
17. First Aid at Work
18. Testing and Inspection
Why Us
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
19. Bonus scheme
20. Enhanced holiday entitlement
21. Contributory pension scheme
22. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
23. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
24. Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
25. Training and development opportunities