HIAB Operative

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a HIAB Operative / HGV Driver to work on a street lighting contract, specialising in the maintenance, installation, and repair of street lighting across various locations across the county of Kent. The role will be based from our depot in Sittingbourne.  

Key activities

• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting, including columns post and cable installation and removal
• Respond to emergency structural issues making safe and removing lighting columns, signs and posts.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including materials used.
• Traffic Management Operations to include Basic Chapter 8 signing and coning
• Complete necessary documentation on electronic devices or paperwork, such as job sheets.
• If applicable Install traffic management (Chapter 8), including signage and guarding
• Driving/operating vehicles/plant requiring both general and specialist skills
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation.
• Protect the safety of the workforce, the public, and vehicles by ensuring that all works are properly secured and managed.
• Fulfil health & safety responsibilities according to the company’s health & safety policy and management plans.
• Carry out other duties as required, appropriate to the level of responsibility and expertise,
• To comply with the company’s policies, management plans and procedures

Skills, qualifications & experience

• UK Driving Licence, holding a category C2 License is essential
• Lorry loader remote controller and manual
• Previous experience in street lighting or similar work

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app  

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. 

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.