Job Description

Job Introduction

Join our growing Highway Infrastructure Service as a Qualified Electrician

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and qualified Electrician to become part of our Highway Infrastructure Service.


In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting a customer-focused street lighting team, working alongside apprentices, early career professionals, and multi-disciplinary project teams. As you'll regularly interact with members of the public, a professional and approachable manner is essential.

What you'll do:

Ensure all operations are delivered safely, to specification, and to the highest standards using the correct materials. Identify, repair, and report defects promptly and accurately. Maintain clear and accurate administrative records to support quality assurance processes.

What we're looking for:

City & Guilds A & B Electrical Qualification (or equivalent). Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault finding. Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations relevant to the role. Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and maintain diplomacy when dealing with customers. Ability to carry out inspections effectively. Previous experience and/or knowledge of working in street lighting would be desirable.

As this role involves driving Council vehicles to carry out duties, applicants must hold a current and valid driving licence.

What we offer:

This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we work and contribute to the delivery of diverse and exciting projects that make a real difference to our community. Working for Solihull we also offer:

Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year. A flexitime scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

For more information about the role please refer to the person specification and job description If you have a specific question regarding this post or require any further information, please contact Darron Allen, Senior Electrical Engineer at dallen@solihull.gov.uk


Closing date for completed applications is 14th December 2025


Interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 2026


Please note CV's will not be accepted for this role.


This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.


Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.


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