Job Description

Electrician - Street Lighting Operative

Primary Location Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55 4RF)

Travel Requirement Applicants MUST be within a 40-minute drive of DE55 4RF.

We are committed to employing local people to ensure timely response and reasonable commutes

Salary

To be discussed (Competitive)

Working Hours

Full Time (Monday - Friday). Occasional weekends and night work required. Working hours will vary.

Contract

Permanent

Please do not apply unless you meet the location requirement AND the desired qualifications below.

Operating Area

The work is primarily based across the Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire. Please note that we also cover sites nationwide as required by our contracts.

The Role

We are seeking a Street Lighting Electrician to join our family-run business. This role involves electrical and civil engineering work related to street furniture.

The majority of the work is basic electrical works and is not suited for Electricians seeking a technical, complex electrical career. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is physically fit, and is comfortable with a varied role that includes general labouring and civil works.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Electrical Termination: Performing electrical termination works, including lantern replacements (disconnection/reconnection of 3-core flex into an existing cutout, and potentially installing a double pole isolator). SWA Cable Work: Performing electrical terminations, including glanding and terminating SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cables, including but not limited to sizes ranging from 6mm to 25mm. Installation & Maintenance: Installation and maintenance of street lighting furniture (columns, signs, bollards). Testing & Documentation: Electrical testing and inspection of all street lighting and street furniture, including Earth Loop Testing and full installation testing in accordance with the current 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations. Completing test certificates and all related paperwork to the required standards immediately following the testing. Fault Finding: Analysis and fault finding on installations and PL supply cables. Civils/Groundwork: Carrying out excavation, trenching, and re-instatement of the highway/pavements to the required standard, including: Excavating by hand/machine. Digging access trenches for cable and pipe laying. Re-surfacing pavements/roads. Jointing: Cable jointing and identification of supply cables. General: Working on highways and lighting furniture (erection, fixing, dismantling). Pulling cables. Working at heights using appropriate plant (IPAF may be required). Inspection and cleaning of lighting equipment and signs. Undertaking general duties in the depot and all reasonable duties as instructed by your supervisor. Compliance & H&S: Completion of required documentation to agreed standards and strict compliance with all appropriate legislation and high health and safety standards.

Working Environment

The job involves a large amount of physical work using a range of hand and mechanical tools and carrying heavy materials. It requires working outside in all variable weather conditions. Due to working near open traffic on highways, adherence to high health and safety standards is paramount. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided, and training must be undertaken for all mechanical equipment.

Customer Facing: Courtesy and good manners are expected at all times when working in close proximity to the public and client officers.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants will be short-listed based on the criteria below. Please ensure your application provides evidence of how you meet these requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

Driving Licence (Full Clean Licence) NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification Part 1 and 2 Electrical Installation AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2) Inspection and Testing (2391 or equivalent) Applicants MUST be over 18 years of age due to insurance requirements. Experience of working outside. Flexibility regarding shift patterns or tasks allocated. Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working at heights and on highways/high-speed roads.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

G39 CSCS Card IPAF (Access Platform certification) New Roads and Street Works (NRASW Ticket) Street Lighting/Highways Maintenance knowledge. Punctual and reliable. Practical ability for handling tools and machinery. A responsible attitude towards health and safety. The ability to follow instructions. Strong team working skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

IMPORTANT: Please only apply if you are within a

40-minute drive of DE55 4RF*. As a family-run business, we are proudly committed to employing local people. Thank you!

Experience:

Electrical: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Electrical Qualifications (required) Clean Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road