Installation Operative - Crane & HGV

Here's what you'll be doing

Location - Wednesbury

Salary - £32,280 plus excellent company benefits and career progression

Are you looking to kickstart a career in the Lighting and Grid industry? Look no further! E.ON is currently seeking a dedicated installation operative to join our team in Wednesbury.

As an Installation Operative, you will be a crucial part of our Lighting and Grid business, supporting Joiners and Supervisors in the installation and maintenance of street lighting columns and signs. Your responsibilities will include providing joint holes, planting lighting columns within the ground, and operating crane hoists for removal.

Other key responsibilities

• Driving general and specialist company vehicles appropriate to the role.
• Carry out risk assessments on site and maintain safe working practices.
• Completion of work to the correct specification and efficient use of materials.
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role.
• Maintain and develop competence level and technical skills to ensure delivery to high standards.
• Attend training as required to maintain knowledge and application of systems and procedures.
• Work unsocial hours when required.

What we need from you

• An understanding of highways lighting business and a general appreciation of the distribution network.
• Achieved NVQ Level 2 - Highways Electrical Work.
• A current NRSWA qualification (units 01 - 06 and 08).
• A current UK driving licence to include HGV (i.e. Class 2).
• Completed CPCS Lorry Loader, or equivalent training and qualification, and experience in operation.
• Flexibility to work on multiple sites across a wide geographic area.
• A high degree of manual dexterity and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• G39, HESA 210 and 214 (G39 and Safe isolation).
• A good working knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• A CSCS accreditation via the highways electrical registration scheme (HERS).

Here's what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits : Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies : In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer : As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants : As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities : With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer. We recognise that everyone is different and we aim to provide a working environment where each person feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please just let us know.

At a glance

Reference no.: 237937 Closing date: 21/07/2025 Salary: £32,280

Get in touch

For more information about this role please contact the Recruiter, Lis - lis.wood@eon-uk.com

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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