Street Lighting Operative E.ON UK PLC in Rochdale

Salary - £31,301 plus excellent benefits and career progression

Location: Greater Manchester / West Yorkshire (covering Rochdale, Oldham and Calderdale)

At E.ON Utility Solutions, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading street lighting contractors, delivering residential and industrial connections that support communities and infrastructure across the country.

We are looking for 2 Street Lighting Operatives to cover Rochdale, Oldham and Calderdale. You will carry out general duties, including all aspects of digging associated with LV service jointing, column/sign/bollard erection/removal and associated cable networks. You will also drive, deliver, and perform general yard duties in support of the Utility Solutions business.

Key Responsibilities

• The removal or decommissioning of assets as required.
• Work in connection with the installation and decommissioning of ALL associated street lighting equipment and EV connections.
• Driving general company vehicles.
• Excavation work for joint holes, columns, sign and bollard installations and associated cable runs.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives.
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.
• Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Mentoring young and vulnerable persons on site.
• Ensuring PPE is worn at all times.

Qualifications

• A current NRSWA operative qualification.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• The willingness to work unsociable hours if required by the business.
• The ability to understand and carry out work instructions.
• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate with colleagues.
• The ability to interact with the public in a polite and courteous manner, while carrying out work.

Desirable qualifications

• An appropriate G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification.
• MEWP CPCS qualifications appropriate to the role.
• Up to date UK Class II Driving Licence.
• CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.