Highways Electrician

Location – This role covers Rochdale, Oldham & Calderdale

Salary – £39,208 plus excellent employee benefits and career progression

E.ON UK operates one of the largest Street Lighting Contracting businesses in the UK with a large presence in the East and West Midlands as well as the North West of England. We have four Street Lighting PFI's and work for most local authorities in the areas we operate in.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative business with the potential to develop your skills and upskill within our Energy Infrastructure Services.

On a daily basis you will assist with the installation and maintenance of street lighting columns and signs. You will complete work to the correct and highest specification using the materials and skills effectively while maintaining and developing a competence level and technical skills to ensure delivery to the high standards at all times.

You will be expected to carry out risk assessments on site and maintain safe working practices. safely using and operating tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role. As required you will attend training to maintain knowledge and application of systems and procedures.

Due to the nature of this role you will be expected, at times to work unsocial hours when required so flexibility and willing is a must.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• To have an awareness of the working environment and surroundings and an understanding of the ability to carry out health, safety and environmental risk assessments.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices, method statements and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal health and safety responsibilities and for those working around you or affected by your operations.
• Ensuring correct selection and use of company provided PPE and equipment as required by the relevant risk assessment and method statements relating to each work activity.
• Effectively plan, manage and execute the work provided to ensure completion with expected timescales and key deadlines.

What we need from you

• A demonstrable history of employment in fault diagnosis and rectification with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Electrical qualification C & G 236 Parts 1 & 2 / 2330 Level 2 & 3.
• CPCS Competent Operator Card (MEWP Boom) or equivalent.
• A current full driving licence to drive vehicles up to 7500Kg (C1) and experience/training of driving this size of vehicle.
• A current NRSWA qualification (Units 2 as minimum) or equivalent.
• Working in the Vicinity of DNO Equipment (G39/1) qualification.
• Current First Aid and Manual Handling certificates.
• A high degree of manual dexterity and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A good understanding of the Highways Lighting business.
• A good working knowledge of company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• The ability to take a professional, courteous, confident and diplomatic approach to customers at all times.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly – Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life – We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive – As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth – From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.