Apprentice Highways Operative

Location: Greater London

Apprentice Highways Operative Offer :
Technicians / Electricity Contract type:
Apprenticeship

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 an Apprentice Highway Operative within our Connected Cities business supporting several London LED street lighting contracts.

This will be based from our depot in Mallow Park, Welwyn.

General overview

To work and train under supervision and to achieve an apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative L2. Key activities
1. Installation & Maintenance Support Assist Column installation crews on new installations and replacements

Assist qualified electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of street lighting assets, including columns, lanterns, cabling, and control equipment.

Support fault-finding activities and carry out basic electrical checks under supervision.
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. Learning & Development Successfully complete all apprenticeship training, coursework, and on-the-job assessments within required timescales.

Actively seek to increase knowledge of electrical principles, lighting technologies, and industry standards.
4. Worksite Preparation & Support Prepare tools, equipment, and materials needed for site tasks.

Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas and vehicles.
5. Record Keeping Assist with accurate recording of work completed, materials used, and asset information using handheld devices or job sheets.
6. 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.
7. Quality & Standards Carry out tasks to the required technical and quality standards under the direction of a supervisor or qualified electrician.

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 work toward the NVQ Level 2 in Highway Electrical Systems apprenticeship standard.

Willingness to obtain an ECS Apprentice Card.

Full UK driving licence or working toward obtaining oneNo prior industry experience required — full training will be provided.

Demonstrated interest in electrical work, engineering, or practical hands-on tasks

What can we offer you?24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Equans share scheme

Private GP appointments

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…