Electrician

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is looking for an Approved Electrician for street lighting in Edinburgh. This outdoor role involves inspecting and maintaining lighting installations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an Approved Electrician status and effective communication skills. Full UK Category B driving licence is required, and experience in similar organisations is preferred. The position provides insights into essential city-wide public maintenance and potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Potential for permanent position

Supportive working environment

Community impact

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Gold CSCS Card required.
• Full UK Category B driving licence, C1 desirable.
• Experience in similar organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain street lighting installations.
• Fault finding and testing to industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Approved Electrician status

Strong communication skills

Experience using mobile IT devices

Education

City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Mobile Elevated Working Platforms

Job description

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit an Approved Electrician for street lighting on a temporary ongoing basis.

Role: Electrician Street Lighting
Location: Edinburgh West
Hours: Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £17.72 - £20.83 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

This role requires at least a Category B drivers' licence - C1 desirable.

Are you an experienced Approved Electrician looking for a hands‑on, outdoor role within a busy public sector team?

Pertemps are supporting our client in the recruitment of an Approved Electrician to join their Street Lighting & Signage service. This is a great opportunity to take on a key role maintaining essential lighting infrastructure across the city.

About the Role

Working within the Roads Maintenance service, you will support the safe, efficient and high‑quality maintenance of the street lighting assets. Your work will help ensure the safety, reliability and functionality of lighting across local communities.

Typical duties will include:

• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing street lighting installations and equipment
• Fault finding, testing, installation and commissioning to industry standards
• Working at height using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
• Planning and prioritising workloads, identifying failures and taking preventative action
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and wiring regulations
• Using mobile IT devices for job management and reporting
• Communicating technical information clearly and professionally
• Delivering a customer‑focused service

This role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and regular travel across the city.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated, safety‑conscious professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality technical work.

Essential

• Approved Electrician status
• 18th Edition Gold CSCS Card
• City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Full UK Category B driving licence (C1 desirable)
• Experience using mobile IT devices for works management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Experience working in an organisation of similar scope and complexity
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Ability to plan workloads and take proactive preventative action
• Ability to deliver customer-focused services

Desirable

• IPAF certification
• 7.5 tonne licence (C1)
• Experience delivering large-scale public maintenance services
• Evidence of continuing professional development

What We Offer

• For candidates who are working well in this employment, scope for a permanent position.
• A supportive, inclusive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to essential city-wide infrastructure
• A varied and rewarding role with real community impact

If you are an experienced Approved Electrician seeking a role where your technical skills make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today via this advert to be considered