Highways Lighting Operative

Join Enerveo: Over 25 Years of Excellence

Enerveo is a leading street lighting company managing over 1 million street lights across the UK, dedicated to innovative design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance. Our efforts focus on reducing energy consumption and lowering carbon footprints to create smarter, greener cities.

Position Overview

We seek a Highways Lighting Operative based in Leeds LS11 to support installation, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems including streetlights, traffic signs, and other street furniture.

Primary Duties

• Operate HIAB HGV vehicles to transport, lift, and position lighting columns, bollards, and signs
• Install street lighting columns and related non-electrical street furniture
• Perform excavation, groundwork, and foundation preparation for installations
• Remove and replace damaged or obsolete columns, signs, and bollards
• Use hand tools and machinery to perform installations according to specifications
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate site work and minimize traffic and pedestrian disruption
• Adhere strictly to health and safety guidelines and site protocols
• Maintain precise job records using handheld devices
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment safety inspections

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in civils, fibre, construction, highways, or similar works
• Strong practical abilities including excavation skills
• Solid understanding of site safety and safe working procedures
• Familiar with CAT & Genny usage
• Physically fit to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Capable of working efficiently without compromising safety or quality
• Basic competency in IT for logging work via handheld devices
• Effective communication skills and a cooperative team approach

Preferred but Not Mandatory Qualifications

• Certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, or HERS
• HIAB crane operating experience and ALLMI certification
• A valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV license
• G39 Electrical Safety Training
• Experience with public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure projects
• Street works (NRSWA) qualification
• Knowledge of HSG47 guidelines on safe digging

Support and Inclusivity

Enerveo offers support to help candidates obtain necessary industry training or certifications listed above. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure an inclusive and respectful workplace environment. Adjustments are available upon request to accommodate different working needs during recruitment.

Benefits and Salary

The salary ranges from £25,877 for candidates without an HGV license to £27,011 for those holding the license, depending on skills and experience. There is a Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme along with various benefits supporting family, finances, and wellbeing. Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7am-3pm, and Friday 7am-2:30pm, with optional overtime available.

Additional Information

All new hires must undergo pre-employment screening including a basic DBS check. Enerveo practices fair consideration for applicants with previous convictions on a case-by-case basis.