Here's what you'll be doing
At E.ON we're 100% committed to our part in creating a sustainable future, whether it's providing innovative lighting solutions for new developments, retrofitting solutions for local authorities or even developing and introducing smart technologies for distribution networks. We are absolutely on it, and we would love you to join us in helping decarbonising energy infrastructures and helping the planet at the same time.
We operate one of the largest streetlights contracting businesses in the UK, with a large presence in the Midlands and the North West. As well as providing new installations for most of the UK’s housing developers, we also work for the majority of the local authorities in our areas.
Right now we are looking for a Highways Electrician for the Burton on Trent area.
Here's what you will be doing
- 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 (see the craft matrix as detailed in the ES Agreement).
- 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.
It would be great if you have
- A CSCS accreditation via the Highways Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS)
Here’s what you need to know
Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus, and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!
As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 15th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.