We operate one of the largest streetlight 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.

On a daily basis you will assist with the installation and maintenance of street lighting columns and signs. You will complete work to the correct and highest specification using the materials and skills effectively while maintaining and developing a competence level and technical skills to ensure delivery to the high standards at all times. 

You will be expected to carry out risk assessments on site and maintain safe working practices safely using and operating tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role. As required you will attend training to maintain knowledge and application of systems and procedures. 

Due to the nature of this role you will be expected, at times to work unsocial hours when required so flexibility and willing is a must. 

Key responsibilities 

• To install and connect street lighting and highway electrical street furniture.


• Carry out routine and non-routine electrical street lighting maintenance including fault finding.


• Supervision of multiple team members.


• Testing and inspecting to BS7671.


• Driving general and specialist company vehicles appropriate to the role.


• The cleaning, checking and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.


• Attending call outs as required.


• Progress to additional authorised duties i.e. LV mains jointer


• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.


• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.


• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments.


• Taking full ownership for personal health and safety responsibilities and that of the team.


• Ensuring PPE worn at all times.

• A skilled craft with a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.


• C & G 236 Parts 1 & 2 /2330 Level 2 & 3.


• 18th edition BS7671 wiring regulations qualification.


• A current driving licence and qualified to drive specialist vehicles as required.


• A high degree of manual dexterity.


• The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.


• The ability to take a confident but diplomatic approach to customers at all times.

It would be great if you have

• Current NRSWA accreditation.


• Full G39 qualification.


• CSCS accreditation via the Highways Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS).


• Extensive understanding of the Highways Lighting business and distribution network.


• Extensive knowledge of the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures