Help Us Shape Safer, Brighter Roads Across North Yorkshire
- Salary: £32,433 – £34,191 per year
- Location: Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Benefits: Royal London Pension, Vivup Scheme, Cycle to Work,
Role Overview
NY Highways is looking for a skilled Street Lighting Installation Operative to join our Street Lighting Department. In this active outdoor role, you will be at the forefront of our construction projects, specialising in the excavation and installation of lighting columns and signage across the county, with over 52,000 streetlights and 8,000 signs across North Yorkshire.
If you enjoy practical work, operating heavy machinery, and seeing the immediate results of your efforts in the community, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working as part of a specialist team, your daily responsibilities will include:
- Excavation & Reinstatement: Carrying out groundworks on highways and footpaths using asphalt, flags, and block paving.
- Installation: Assisting with the physical installation and repair of street lighting columns and associated assets.
- Plant Operation: Safely operating LGV Class 2 vehicles and HIAB equipment for lifting and positioning infrastructure.
- Site Safety: Setting up traffic management and ensuring all works meet health, safety, and quality standards.
- Technical Support: Assisting electrical operatives with maintenance tasks and ensuring underground services are handled safely.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- Proven experience in excavation or groundworks (ideally within highways or utilities).
- A strong understanding of safe digging practices and underground service awareness.
- LGV/HGV Class 2 Licence.
- Fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- A strong team player who works collaboratively with electricians to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
Desirable:
- HIAB (Lorry Loader) certificate (training can be provided for the right candidate).
- NRSWA (Street Works) qualification.
- Basic electrical awareness or experience in street lighting.
If your background includes construction, utilities, groundworks or similar physical work, this role will be a great fit.
Read the full job description and person specification here.
Why Join NY Highways?
We value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you’ll get in return:
· A competitive salary with annual pay progression
· Opportunities for career progression including a strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth
· Generous paid Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays. Other types of paid or unpaid leave to support your family circumstances
· Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council
· Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with Employer contributions
· Access to a variety of staff benefits including the Vivup scheme, Cycle to work schemes, access to Darlington Credit Union, Death in Service Benefit
· Access to Occupational Health services, Health cash plan and an Employee Assistance programme
· Supportive working environment with a range of best practice policies
About Us
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself. Learn more about us: www.nyhighways.co.uk
Ready to Build a Brighter Future?
Join a team that takes pride in keeping communities safe, connected and moving. This is a role where you’ll see the real impact of your work every day. Apply today by submitting your CV and completing our short application form.
Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 17th February 2026. We’re interviewing as applications come in so don’t wait!
Questions?
Contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner):
📞 07814 932 389 | ✉️ ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.