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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018598

Date posted

09/07/2025

Application closing date

03/08/2025

Location

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

Salary

31,067 - 31,586

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Electrician - WMF3043e

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Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you a great team player, with excellent communication skills?



We are looking for the right candidate to join our team as an Electrician. This is a key role, in a team that is responsible for the maintenance and provision of street lighting, illuminated signs and other associated highway power supplies.



In this role, your day-to-day activities will involve maintaining and repairing, various street furniture, including lanterns, illuminated signs and bollards etc., as well as the commissioning and installation of lighting columns, signposts, pedestrian beacons along with other relevant fixtures and apparatus.



You will also be completing inspection and testing, and, where necessary, producing technical reports; driving vehicles, as well as completing daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance; and taking part in out of hour functions, such as call out or inspections.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone who can take the lead on site as needed, give instruction on electrical tasks and mentor junior members of the team. You should work well independently and communicate effectively and professionally with the public and the rest of the team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician and have knowledge of working

within a street lighting environment (although this is not essential as training can be given on street lighting specifics), along with experience in a customer-focused service, which values its residents, businesses, and communities.



Essential requirements are a full UK driving licence, electrical qualifications to Level 3 City and Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship, C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent, LANTRA 1b MEWP (desirable) and G39 Certification (desirable).

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Scott McLauchlan on 07818 673678.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 3rd August 2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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