Apprentice ITS Street Lighting Electrician

Colas USA; Lewes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice ITS Street Lighting Electrician. The role involves working on street lighting maintenance and equipment installation while pursuing a recognized apprenticeship qualification. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, be eager to learn, and possess good communication skills. This apprenticeship offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Apprentice salary ranging from £16,000-£25,400

Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid Working Scheme

Fully funded Professional Qualification

Discounts on car leasing and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English required.
• Computer literate and confident in teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in street lighting maintenance and fault repairs.
• Maintaining records and reporting to supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Apprentice ITS Street Lighting Electrician

Company: CLT ITS

Location: Peacehaven

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Apprenticeship

Publication Date: 14 May 2025

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for a Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice to join our ITS team, based in Peacehaven, BN10 8AP. The Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice will generally be working on the Brighton & Hove Street Lighting Maintenance Contract, working on behalf of the City Council. However, we have a variety of sites around the country and there will be opportunities for development on other projects. The apprentice will work alongside other engineers including qualified electricians delivering routine maintenance, equipment installation and reactive fault repairs. The Apprentice will be responsible for safeguarding the welfare, health and safety of themselves and those working around them. Working hours will be 40 hrs a week during the day, Monday to Friday.

On this apprenticeship programme you will work towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification aligned to your role as a ITS Street Lighting Electrician. The duration of the apprenticeship and course will be 2 years and you will be required to attend college in Eastbourne on day release to achieve a Level 2 Installation and Maintenance Electrician qualification. If you have received a level 2 in an Electrician qualification then you will be able to do a level 3 with us. You will also be required to attend and participate in additional training events in relation to Health & Safety and any task specific courses as required by the role.

Please note, any applicants who already have an Electrician level 3 or above qualifications will not be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Main Responsibilities

As a Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice your duties will include: Assisting in delivering street lighting maintenance, fault identification and repair, maintain accurate records and report to the street lighting supervisor on progress, identify any opportunities to management to the benefit of Colas and their customers, liaise enthusiastically with key supply chain partners, other areas of Colas and with our client to deliver exceptional service levels, assist with delivering elements of the maintenance requirements plan that are assigned to them, adopt a forward-thinking approach by identifying potential innovative techniques for the delivery of maintenance and highlight these to management.You will be required to perform other duties as may be reasonably required. You will be responsible for Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a minimumGrade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English. If you are a college/school leaver who is looking to kick start their career as an Electrician, we want to hear from you. We are seeking hardworking, passionate individuals who want to excel in this field. You will be computer literate and fully conversant with MS Office suite, you will be a confident, articulate individual who will work great in a team and on their own. You willneed to be comfortable working at heights andbe prepared to work outdoors in all types of weather. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• An apprentice salary ranging from £16,000- £25,400 (dependent on level you are already at and age - taken from the Government website)
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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