Electrical Highways Operative

About the role

We’re looking for a Electrical Highways Operative to join our Highways Street Lighting team on the HMC26 contract in Coleshill. This is a hands‑on operational role, delivering essential street lighting maintenance across the county and supporting adjacent contracts in Coventry and Solihull when required.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring highway lighting assets are safe, reliable and well maintained, working to the highest standards of Health, Safety, Quality and Service Delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out routine and cyclical street lighting maintenance
• Installing and replacing lighting columns, including excavation and ducting works
• Diagnosing faults with electrical equipment and completing effective repairs
• Responding to emergency call‑outs, including in and out of hours
• Making sites safe and completing temporary or permanent repairs
• Supporting winter maintenance operations as required
• Completing work instructions via handheld devices
• Organising and controlling materials to support efficient delivery
• Ensuring all works are completed right first time and to required quality standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors and the client
• Acting as a professional ambassador on site at all times

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Working within a Zero Harm culture at all times
• Complying with all statutory, contractual and company health & safety requirements
• Reporting close calls, hazards and good practice
• Embedding safe systems of work into all activities

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be a reliable and safety‑focused operative who takes pride in your work and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Essential Qualities

• Strong health & safety mindset
• Adaptable and team-oriented
• Reliable and professional
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Essential Qualifications

• Electrical Qualification (HERS / HEA)
• G39
• Lantra T1 & T2
• CSCS
• Abrasive Wheel
• Slinger Banksman

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience on a street lighting maintenance contract
• L2 Winter Maintenance
• Class 2 Licence with CPC
• MEWP or HIAB
• Telescopic Handler
• EUSR 1 & 2
• NRSWA

What We Offer

• A stable role on a long‑term highways contract
• Opportunities to develop skills and gain additional qualifications
• Varied work across routine, emergency and winter service activities
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

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