Job Description

Job No. BBUK14346


Street Lighting Operative - Hereford
Living Places
Operational Specialists
Hereford


Fixed Term


About the role


Are you ready to light up communities and grow your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure providers? At Balfour Beatty, we're expanding our Street Lighting Business and looking for dedicated Street Lighting Installation Operatives to join our team.
What you'll be doing


As part of a skilled team, you'll support the maintenance and installation of street lighting columns, signs, and related equipment. Your day-to-day will include:

Installing, maintaining, and removing street lighting and signage.
Excavating and reinstating road surfaces.
Operating vehicles and plant (hoists, lorry loaders) and performing routine checks.
Transporting goods, equipment, and personnel to and from sites.
Assisting with traffic management and mechanical loading/unloading.
Participating in out-of-hours emergency repairs when required.
Performing physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.


Who we're looking for


Essential:

Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Willingness to learn and attend training.
Resilient attitude and ability to follow instructions.
Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.


Desirable (training provided if needed):

302.1 or 302.2 certification
G39/1 210 - Working near DNO
HIAB Slinger/Signaller
Power tools training (Abrasive Wheel)
NRSWA Operative
Recognised HIAB/CPCS Training
Street lighting experience
Full UK driving licence (over 3.5t)


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com