Job Description

Job

Specification

External Lighting

Engineer

Job title:

External Lighting Engineer

Work Status:

Permanent

Travel & Hours:

Full time, core hours 08:00 - 17:00

Reporting Line

: Qualified Supervisor

Dotted Line Reporting To:

Maintenance Manager

About

Fixatex

Fixatex LTD, established in 2000, is a trusted electrical service provider operating across London and the Southeast. We are a family-owned business headquartered in Hertford, where we house our main office, warehouse and dedicated training centre.



We pride ourselves on the strong, personal relationships we build with our clients and their residents, delivering professional and responsive services across a wide range of electrical and fire safety requirements.

General Description:

We are seeking

a qualified and experienced

External Lighting/Street Lighting Engineer to join our team.

The successful candidate will

be accountable for completing all jobs assigned to them by the company which will include, but not limited to, installation,

maintenance

and servicing of Street Lighting Furniture (Lighting Columns, Feeder Pillars, Lit Signs & Bollards) & External Lighting.



The successful candidate will work across various sites, primarily within the social housing and local authority sectors



The company will expect all jobs to be completed to a high standard with the job holder using their technical knowledge, in-line with industry regulations and company expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Where necessary interpret street lighting underground cable drawings and specifications for a Street Lighting or Bollard install and be able to work with these accordingly. Work safely and in accordance with current health and safety and Electrical Regulations and standards. Demonstrate knowledge and competence in working with street lighting furniture. Maintain and repair/replace components within street lighting furniture (cut outs, ballasts, lamps, ignitors, photocells, lanterns) Undertake ground works ranging from trenching to install new ducting/cabling to excavating and exposing underground faults Investigate and diagnose underground faults using drawings and a CAT/Genny Complete full installations of street lighting furniture (columns, signs, bollards, feeder pillars) and external lighting (floodlights/bulkheads). Carry out routine visual and electrical inspections on street lighting furniture. Complete
all paperwork and job reports via the Oneserve application.
Ensure all work conducted is in compliance with BS 7671 regulations. Attend and complete all company provided training sessions. Participate in performance improvement programmes and regular appraisals Liaise effectively with office staff and supervisors to resolve queries Adhere to any KPI's set by the company Perform any other duties as reasonably required by your line manager or company directors

Required Skills

, Attributes &

Experience

In-depth knowledge of the Street Lighting industry Installation and maintenance
experience.
Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and legislations A proactive and responsible approach to health and safety in the workplace. Ability to use mobile devices to complete electronic job sheets and certification accurately. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Highly organised and reliable. Takes ownership of outcomes with high degree of accountability and integrity.

Qualifications

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification. Minimum of 2
years experience

in the fire safety industry.
2391 (Desirable) GS39 IPAF NRSWA (Desirable) HEA Qualified (Optional)




You must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months

Benefits

We have built a team focused culture where our people work and collaborate together. Working at Fixatex means you're not alone; you will be helped by your peers, supported by your managers, and visited by our senior management team who've spent decades 'on the tools' and want to know how you're getting on. We're proud of the fact that we are a family owned and operated company, and every person at Fixatex is a part of that.



We are proud of the benefits that we offer as a company. These include:


Competitive salary package. Private healthcare contribution A holiday allowance that increases with length of service Private mileage allowance for company vehicles Sick pay policies that reflect our belief in supporting wellbeing A supportive working environment that recognises we're all humans and sometimes need some extra flexibility Encouragement to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities with training and career development opportunities Regular team events where we have fun, socialise and celebrate our achievements Providing the test equipment and protective kit you need to deliver your role

Additional Requirements

Please note you must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months



You must have the right to work in the UK.