At a Glance
- Tasks: Support electrical installations and repairs for street lighting projects.
- Company: Join VolkerHighways, a leader in highways and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical care, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong support for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community with impactful street lighting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in street lighting installations and relevant safety qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About us
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Lighting Operative to work on our Street Lighting project in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment
- 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
- Assisting with the installation of any new build works
- Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope of relevant duties
- Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly
About you
- Ideally 3 years Street Lighting Installations experience
- Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules
- Safe Isolation / G39 SWQR Qualification
- MEWP Operator
- ECS H&S Test
- First Aid (Appointed Person)
- Manual Handling
- Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
- CPC Hours / DQC Card - LGV Licence
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Contact
Support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
Electrical Operative - Street Lighting in Abingdon employer: Volkerrail Group
VolkerHighways is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive training opportunities, and a range of benefits including private medical care and enhanced family policies, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the street lighting sector.
