Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting opportunity for a General Operative within our Connected Cities business supporting our Kent LED street lighting contract. This will be based from our depot in Sittingbourne.
Key activities
1. Installation & Maintenance Support
- Undertake the installation, repair, and maintenance of street lighting assets, including columns, lanterns, cabling, EV Charge points and control equipment.
- Undertake fault-finding activities and carry out basic electrical checks.
2. Safety Compliance
- Follow all safety policies, risk assessments, and method statements when working on highways and electrical systems.
- Use PPE correctly and promptly report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions.
3. Worksite Preparation & Support
- Prepare tools, equipment, and materials needed for site tasks.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas and vehicles.
4. Record Keeping
- Assist with accurate recording of work completed, materials used, and asset information using handheld devices or job sheets.
5. Customer & Public Interaction
- Behave professionally when interacting with the public, colleagues, or contractors on site.
- Represent the organisation positively, ensuring minimal disruption to road users and communities.
6. Quality & Standards
- Carry out tasks to the required technical and quality standards to BS7671
- Report defects, asset issues, or installation concerns promptly.
Skills, qualifications & experience
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science – Grade 4/C or above.
- Willingness to progress and learn new skills and obtain relevant qualifications
- ECS Card.
- Full Clean UK driving licence.
- BS7671 Level 2,
- BS7671 Level 3,
- 2391 Electrical test & Inspection,
- 714 Test & Inspection
- Awareness of street lighting components such as lanterns, photocells, drivers, control gear, and columns.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical test equipment.
- Competence in working at height and using access equipment (e.g., ladders, MEWPs).
- Strong awareness of safe working practices, including PPE, risk assessments, and method statements.
What can we offer you?
- 24 days leave
- Aviva Private GP consultations
- Westfield Health cash plan
- Gym membership discount
- Pension
- Company share scheme
- 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.
As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
