Ringway Jacobs is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Street Lighting Operative (Trainee) to join our Street Lighting Team based at Brunswick Wharf Depot in Congleton.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career within the highways industry. You'll receive structured training, gain valuable hands‑on experience and work towards recognised industry qualifications while supporting the maintenance, repair and installation of street lighting assets across the Cheshire East highway network.
Working alongside experienced Electricians and Operatives, you'll develop the technical skills and practical knowledge needed to become a fully competent member of the Street Lighting Team.
The Role
As a Street Lighting Operative (Trainee), you'll learn all aspects of street lighting maintenance and installation while supporting the delivery of essential services across the highway network.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the maintenance, repair and installation of street lighting assets, illuminated signs and bollards.
- Working alongside experienced Electricians and Operatives to develop technical and practical skills.
- Supporting routine maintenance programmes, service requests and emergency response activities.
- Learning and applying safe systems of work, health and safety procedures and industry best practice.
- Undertaking training and development activities to build industry knowledge and competence.
- Working towards a recognised qualification such as an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Highway Electrical Work - Public Lighting.
- Supporting highways capital and revenue programme activities as required.
- Participating in performance reviews and development planning.
- Maintaining accurate records and completing training requirements.
- Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role and level of training.
About You
We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing a career within the highways and street lighting industry.
You'll ideally have:
- A strong desire to learn new skills and develop a career within Street Lighting.
- A positive attitude towards training and personal development.
- The ability to follow instructions and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to working safely and following health and safety procedures.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- An aptitude for technical, mechanical or problem-solving tasks.
- A reliable, flexible and professional approach to work.
- The motivation to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Highway Electrical Work - Public Lighting.
No previous street lighting experience is required. If you're looking for an opportunity to earn, learn and build a rewarding career within a leading highways services business, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Ringway Jacobs and take the first step towards a career helping to maintain and improve the infrastructure that keeps Cheshire East moving safely.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part‑time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer.
We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.
As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.
Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
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