Night Scout

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Night Scout to support our Street Lighting contract in Middlesborough.

Job Overview:

The Night Scout is responsible for conducting night-time patrols along predetermined routes within the Redcar & Cleveland borough. The primary objective is to identify and report faults or defects within the street lighting network. By accurately logging issues using a tablet-based system, the Night Scout plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and reliability of public lighting infrastructure.

Key activities

• Patrol assigned routes during night hours to inspect and assess the condition of street lighting assets.
• Identify and report issues such as:
• Non-functioning or unlit streetlights
• Flickering, dim, or faulty lamps
• Lights remaining on during daylight hours
• Physical damage, vandalism, or tampering
• Overgrown foliage obstructing light output or access to the column
• Record all findings accurately using the MUSE system on a tablet device.
• Immediately report any critical faults or safety hazards (e.g., fallen columns, exposed electrical components).
• Adhere to scheduled patrol routes and respond to ad hoc or emergency route requests as directed.
• Re- fixing bollard clamshells and completing immediate repairs or using cones to warn road users before remedial works can be completed by others.
  
  

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Good observational skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence
• Competent in using tablets and digital reporting systems
• First Aid certification
• All necessary equipment, including vehicle, tablet, and PPE, will be provided.
• Full training will be given on routes, reporting systems, and health & safety procedures etc.
  
  

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous leave including two day voluntary leave
• Pension
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)
  
  

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.