About the role

Join the UKs largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

Balfour Beatty is also aleading member ofthe 5% Club , which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club , members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes).

What you’ll be doing

Balfour Beatty Living Places offers a comprehensive training programme in Street Lighting Installation and Maintenance with the opportunity of completing industry vocational qualifications.

This training programme is designed for candidates who would enjoy working on various Street Lighting Installation and maintenance as part of a small team.

Balfour Beatty Living Places are working in partnership with local councils as part of the delivery of this project, including the installation and maintenance.

The structured training programme combines attending a local college to complete an advanced apprenticeship in electrical installation and on-site experience

Your responsibilities as a Street Lighting Apprentice will include:

  • Test and inspect new installations, issue certificates and initial insertion of cut-out fuse
  • Install electrical equipment and wire only
  • Terminate and joint cables
  • Routine general electrical maintenance
  • Diagnose fault on equipment and replace faulty components
  • Locating faults on underground cables
  • Visual inspection: optical, structural and electrical

    • These roles will be based in Boldon, South Tyneside.

    Who we’re looking for

  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK at the time of joining
  • Ideally have a UK drivers license
  • You will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English, coupled with an interest in Street Lighting
  • Good timekeeping, a keen attitude to work and an ability to listen to, and follow instructions

    • Why work for us

    Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the worlds foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
  • Part of a structured development programme
  • Support from line manager
  • A competitive salary
  • An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
  • At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme

    • For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and whats involved in the scheme, visit our website hereto learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact early.careers@balfourbeatty.com