Street Lighting Operative

Bouygues Energies & Services highways and local government business unit has a new opportunity for a Maintenance & Installation Operative to support on-going LED street lighting installation and maintenance projects across parts of Hertfordshire and the South East.

The role:

• Working in connection with the installation and decommissioning of lighting equipment including signs, bollards and streetlights
• Operating a lorry mounted crane
• Excavation work for joint holes, columns and sign installations
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles (including HGV) associated with the role
• Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives
• Carrying out driving, delivery and general yard duties in support of the Highways Lighting business
• Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures
• Complying with operational working practices and associated risk assessments
• Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities
• Ensuring PPE is worn at all times

The person:

• Must have experience with installation of cables using towable cable drum and powered winches on large motorway schemes
• Desirable to have a current ECS card or CSCS
• Good work attitude with the ability to work away from home during week (with some night working) and be a team player
• Experience of MCX spec relating to cable installation would be an advantage
• Desirable to have Winch operator and Lorry loader qualifications
• A current, clean driving licence to 3.5T essential; desirable to have a HGV Class 2 license or license up to 7.5t and ability to tow trailer

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.
In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.
Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.
Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. We are also proud to have been awarded Investors in People Gold, which demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.