Street Lighting Operative

Salary - £32,280 plus excellent benefits and career progression

Location - Rochdale

As part of this role 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 carry out driving, delivery and general yard duties in support of the Lighting and Grid business.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• 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 including HGV.
• Operating lorry mounted crane.
• 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.

• A current NRSWA qualification  LA 01 to 08 + 08.
• Up to date UK HGV Class II Driving Licence.
• CPCS Lorry Loader or equivalent.
• 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.

It would be great if you have

• An appropriate G39, HESA 210 and 214 safe isolation qualification.
• MEWP CPCS qualifications appropriate to the role.