Highways Electrician (Approved)

The Company:

Our client is a leading international infrastructure group we finance, develop, build and maintain innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins daily life, supports communities and enables economic growth.

The Role:

To support the growth of our Street Lighting Business within a set contract. Carrying out various tasks within the titled role ensuring that all H&S objectives and responsibilities are adhered to.

• The installation, repair and maintenance of lighting brackets, overhead cables, bollards and signs.
• Installation/Jointing of Private cable network.
• Report/rectify any defects.
• The changing of lamps, lamp holders, covers, electric cells, fuses, capacitors, switches etc.
• The tracking and diagnosis of electrical faults.
• Management of basic on site risk assessments.
• Responsible for site traffic management.
• Responsible for company equipment and vehicles.
• Work unsociable hours as required.
The Individual:

• You should be technically competent with experience of working within street lighting.
• Must be comfortable working within a team as well as working alone.
• You will have the ability to read maps and must have a good level of written and numerical skills.
• A demonstrable ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail & self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work to tight deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical repair.
• Full training will be provided to allow the successful candidate to develop into the role.
• GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• 17th Edition Wiring regulations
• Level 2 Electrical qualification
• Level 3 Electrical qualification
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Willing to attend training as required
• Full clean UK Driving License

Desirable:

• Street Lighting experience.
• IPAF 1b.
• G39/1 210 Working in the vicinity of DNO.
• First Aid at Work.
• NRSWA Operative.
• Manual Handling.