Highways Lighting Operative

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Enerveo is one of the largest contracting businesses in the UK offering a broad scope of services including mechanical electrical high voltage electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure installation test and inspection services as well as street lighting.

Job Title: Highways Lighting Operative

Base Location: Pontypool

Salary: From 25948 - 27011 depending on skills and experience plus a range of other benefits to support your family finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Full Time Monday Friday 7.00am-3.00pm. Overtime

Fixed term contract ending April 2027.

Enerveo have an extensive street lighting business that manages over 1 million street lights across the UK and Ireland 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 /Street Lighting Operative youll help deliver vital street lighting and highways electrical work ensuring public safety and energy efficiency.

In a typical day you could expect to be;

• Installing and maintaining street lighting apparatus and furniture this could be street lights signposts or signs
• Undertake excavation and reinstatement in the highway.
• Operating a mobile elevated working platform MEWP and HIABs safely and professionally.
• Diagnosing faults and repairing electrical.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and repairing electrical equipment.
• Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations.
• Ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our clients and the general public.

What do I need to be successful in the role

• We are looking for someone who is reliable safety focused.
• We work in all weathers! So you need to be the type of person who is happy working outdoors all year round.
• Experience in public lighting highways maintenance or infrastructure works.
• A lot of this role will be working at height so you need to be comfortable with working in a MEWP above the ground.
• We do need you to have a full UK Driving Licence as we cover a wide range of locations

Some of our nice to haves are;

• We would look for you to hold IPAF/PASMA working at heights training
• It would be a benefit if you have a good knowledge of the 18th Edition
• Completion of a G39 Electrical Safety in the planning installation commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture training Course
• An HGV Class 2 Licence

Here at Enerveo we know that some applicants dont apply unless they think they tick all the boxes- but we are saying dont 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.

What are the benefits for me

We know its not all about the money so why not take a look at our benefits to see what we can offer you

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online and Ill be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

Enerveo are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact

If we make you a job offer before commencing employment with us youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic DBS. Enerveo are committed to offering fair opportunities to those with previous criminal convictions and will consider each case on its individual circumstances.