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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. Changing, painting and testing of equipment to prevent any future issues. 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. Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems such as streetlights, traffic signs and other street furniture
Changing, painting and testing of equipment to prevent any future issues
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
Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations
Requirements:
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
A lot of this role will be working at height, so you need to be comfortable with working in a MEWP (a cherry picker) at heights that could be up to 12 Meters above ground
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
Nice to have:
IPAF or PASMA certification
In date CSCS/ECS card
G39 Electrical Safety Training
Class 2 HGV licence would be a benefit
Experience in public lighting, highways maintenance, or infrastructure works
Knowledge on extracting information from utility drawings
Installation of lighting columns and associated groundwork
What we offer:
Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme
All PPE and work van to utilise during working hours
Attractive working hours of Mon-Thurs 0700 – 1530hrs and Fridays 0700 – 1200hrs