Job Description

Public Lighting Planner

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2114

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Grade H

Salary:

34,314 - 38,626
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

17.79 - 20.02

Contract Hours

37 Hours

Come and join our team

An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, flexible individual to join the Public Lighting team to support the Public Lighting Engineer in the overall management and delivery of the public lighting operational function across the County of Carmarthenshire.



As Public Lighting Planner you will maintain and update the column replacement database, ensuring accurate planning and scheduling for the prioritised replacement programme. Liaise effectively with contractors to coordinate and support the successful delivery of column replacement works. Survey and assess new public lighting schemes proposed for adoption by the Authority, including those associated with new developments under Section 38 agreements.



Liaise with contractors for structural and electrical testing of street lighting columns and arrange site meetings with subcontractors prior to the commencement of works. Assess structural and electrical testing results and either certify works or coordinate follow-up remedial actions where installations do not meet the required electrical standards. Develop and manage the column replacement programme using a risk-based and strategic approach, aligned with the public lighting policy and the highway network hierarchy.



Applicants must possess detailed knowledge and qualifications in electrical standards and regulations, electrical installation, testing and inspection and have gained an ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent You must have a comprehensive knowledge and working experience of health and safety regulations and practices and a thorough understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.



You will possess good communication and organisational skills to ensure the service operates effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines and targets are met.



For an informal discussion, please contact Arwel Price on 01267 234567 ext.2288.

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Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

24/08/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.