At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Street Lighting Electrician, installing and maintaining street lighting systems.
- Company: VolkerHighways, a leader in highways and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical care, and flexible working opportunities.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage everyone to apply, regardless of background.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5 years of street lighting experience and relevant electrical qualifications required.
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 a fantastic opportunity for a Street Lighting Electrician to work on our Street Lighting contract 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 5 years Street Lighting installations experience
- Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules
- 18th Edition Electrical
- Safe Isolation / G39
- SWQR card
- NRSWA qualification
- MEWP Operator
- ECS H&S Test
- First Aid (Appointed Person)
- Manual Handling
- Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
- Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne
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.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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 benefit
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
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.
Street Lighting Electrician employer: VolkerWessels Uk
VolkerHighways is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide numerous growth opportunities and a supportive culture that values each team member's contributions. Located in a vibrant area, our commitment to excellence in highways and street lighting maintenance ensures that you will be part of impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure.
