Here's what you'll be doing
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.
Right now, we’re looking for 2 Street Lighting Operatives (covering Rochdale, Oldham and Calderdale. 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 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.
What we need from you
- 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.
It would be great if you have
- 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.
Here’s what you need to know
- Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
- Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
- Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
- Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
- Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
- Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.