Street Lighting Operative

Street Lighting Operative Offer :

Technicians / Electricity Contract type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-Time Country:

United Kingdom Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting opportunity for a General Operative within our Connected Cities business supporting our Kent LED street lighting contract. This will be based from our depot in Sittingbourne.

Key activities
1. Installation & Maintenance Support Undertake the installation, repair, and maintenance of street lighting assets, including columns, lanterns, cabling, EV Charge points and control equipment.

Undertake fault-finding activities and carry out basic electrical checks.
2. Safety Compliance Follow all safety policies, risk assessments, and method statements when working on highways and electrical systems.

Use PPE correctly and promptly report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions.
3. Worksite Preparation & Support Prepare tools, equipment, and materials needed for site tasks.

Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas and vehicles.
4. Record Keeping Assist with accurate recording of work completed, materials used, and asset information using handheld devices or job sheets.
5. Customer & Public Interaction Behave professionally when interacting with the public, colleagues, or contractors on site.

Represent the organisation positively, ensuring minimal disruption to road users and communities.
6. Quality & Standards Carry out tasks to the required technical and quality standards to BS7671

Report defects, asset issues, or installation concerns promptly.

Skills, qualifications & experienceGCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science – Grade 4/C or above.

Willingness to progress and learn new skills and obtain relevant qualificationsECS Card.

Full Clean UK driving licence.

BS7671 Level 2,BS7671 Level 3,2391 Electrical test & Inspection,714 Test & Inspection Awareness of street lighting components such as lanterns, photocells, drivers, control gear, and columns.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical test equipment.

Competence in working at height and using access equipment (e.g., ladders, MEWPs).Strong awareness of safe working practices, including PPE, risk assessments, and method statements.

What can we offer you?24 days leave

Aviva Private GP consultations

Westfield Health cash plan

Gym membership discount

Pension

Company share scheme

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion  the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

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