LV / Highways Jointer

Job Description Position: LV / Highways JointerContract Type: Full-time, permanentLocation: Plymouth, DevonHours: 37 per weekSalary: 35000 39000 (experience/qualifications dependent)Potential Earnings: Up to 48000 with performance-related incentivesBenefits: Broad package supporting wellbeing, finances, and family needsOverviewA long-established provider of street lighting and highways electrical services is seeking an experienced LV / Highways Jointer to support ongoing installation, maintenance, and upgrade programmes across Devon. The organisation delivers large-scale lighting and electrical infrastructure projects that help local authorities modernise public-realm assets and improve energy efficiency.Role PurposeThe LV / Highways Jointer will carry out jointing and electrical works associated with street lighting, illuminated signs, bollards, and other highways electrical equipment. The role combines technical fieldwork, safety-critical operations, and customer-facing duties.Key Responsibilities Street Lighting & Highways Electrical Work:Installing, removing, wiring, and commissioning lighting columns and associated electrical street furniture. LV Jointing Activities:Excavating and preparing joint bays, handling LV service and mains cables, and completing jointing tasks with the support of a mate or second operative. Safety & Compliance:Completing risk assessments, following safe-system-of-work procedures, and maintaining strict adherence to electrical and highways safety standards. Emergency Response:Participating in a call-out rota to attend urgent faults or safety-related incidents. Customer Interaction:Engaging professionally with clients, site representatives, and members of the public to ensure a positive service experience.Essential Experience & Requirements Proven background working as an LV / Highways Jointer or in a similar LV cable jointing role within utilities, DNO/IDNO, ICP, or highways electrical environments. Previous authorisations or certification for underground LV connections. Competence in working on live LV single-phase service cables and terminations. Ability to safely remove and replace cut-outs or secondary fuses (single-phase). Skilled in LV supply testing and verification. Full UK driving licence. Comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.Requirements for Higher Salary Band City & Guilds 2360 (Parts 1 & 2), 2351, 2330 (Levels 2 & 3), or equivalent recognised electrical qualifications. Experience or qualification enabling safe removal and replacement of cut-outs or secondary fuses on single- or three-phase systems.Desirable Qualifications & Extras Current NRSWA (Street Works) accreditation. NERS passport or similar network-authorisation certification. AM2 or City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing). G39 training for public lighting and street-furniture electrical safety. Cat 4C certification for live LV overhead mains work. Class 2 HGV licence. Manual handling and first-aid trainingIf you are interested in this role, have any quesitons or wish to apply then please send me a copy of your CV.Rob Utilise RecruitmentJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-23