Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019196
Date posted
13/11/2025
Application closing date
23/11/2025
Location
Barras Lane Dalston Carlisle CA5 7NY
Salary
32,061 - 32,597
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Electrician - CMB2135e

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Job description

About this opportunity

Join Cumberland Council as an Electrician and be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and providing street lighting, illuminated signage, and other associated street furniture. This role involves carrying out repairs, cleaning, testing, and installations to ensure all work activities are performed with a focus on performance, safety, and quality.



At Cumberland Council, we value our employees and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, participate in winter maintenance operations, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community. Join us and make a difference!

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need a full UK driving licence, City and Guilds part 1 and 2, and NVQ/SVQ3 in highway electrical standards or equivalent. Experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and testing is essential.



At Cumberland Council, we value effective communication, teamwork, and continuous professional development. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.



Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Simon Graham by email at simon.graham@cumberland.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010 Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Leader - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 23/11/25

Interview date: 05/12/25

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Our Staff Benefits

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