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This job is with E.ON UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We are looking for an Highways Electrician to join our team based in Stoke-On-Trent.

Here's what you'll be doing

E.ON UK operates one of the largest Street Lighting Contracting businesses in the UK with a large presence in the East and West Midlands as well as the North West of England. We have four Street Lighting PFI's and work for most local authorities in the areas we operate in. We operate as an ICP and carry out jointing associated with the installation and connection of electrical networks for most of the housing developers in the UK. We have agreements to work on the DNO and IDNO networks in the UK and we are now looking at expanding and growing our team. To assist with this growth and to meet our current obligations we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Highways Electrician to join our team based in Stoke-On-Trent.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out installation of street lights and both routine and non routine street lighting maintenance, including electrical testing.
Routine electrical street lighting maintenance and installation.
Non-routine electrical street lighting maintenance including fault finding and repairs.
Electrical testing.
Driving and operating company vehicles appropriate to the role.
Carry out risk assessments and work to company policies and procedures.
Work on own initiative or as part of a team and supervision of a working party.
Attending call outs as required.
Use of hand held electronic devices to record information.

What we need from you

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or Street lighting and LV services training programme.
C&G 236 pt 1 and pt 2 or equivalent with extensive & proven relevant trade experience.
18th edition BS7671 wiring regs qualification.
Full G39 qualification
Current NRSWA Accreditation
ECS Card
Full driving licence

Here’s what you need to know

Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

At a glanceReference no.: 242351Closing date: 27/02/2026 Salary: £39,208Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the recruiter, melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note, CV's emailed directly will not be considered.

About usE.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.Connect with us

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