Electrician

Kier Group plc.; Hythe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking an Electrician to maintain and enhance streetlighting assets across Area 4. You will join the Area 4 M&R team delivering proactive maintenance and reactive works to keep communities safe and lit.

The role requires City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, ECS Card, and 2391 testing. A full driving licence and a collaborative, safety-focused mindset are essential to complete tasks on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, ECS Card, City and Guilds 2391 Test and Inspect qualifications

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and construction works on streetlighting assets in accordance with contract requirements
• Conducting periodic testing, new installation testing, and fault finding on electrical equipment and control systems
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant Quality Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and safety procedures
• Completing accurate documentation and records of maintenance work carried out, including health and safety records
• Monitoring contractors' safe working practices and contributing to a collaborative working environment

Skills

Streetlighting maintenance

Problem-solving

Risk management

Driving licence

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS Card

City and Guilds 2391 Test and Inspect

Job description

Join our team as an Electrician where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing streetlighting assets across Area 4. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of essential maintenance services to our communities.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrician, you'll be working within the Area 4 M&R team, supporting them in delivering routine preventative and reactive maintenance on streetlighting assets. Your day to day will include:

• Carrying out maintenance and construction works on streetlighting assets in accordance with contract requirements
• Conducting periodic testing, new installation testing, and fault finding on electrical equipment and control systems
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant Quality Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and safety procedures
• Completing accurate documentation and records of maintenance work carried out, including health and safety records
• Monitoring contractors' safe working practices and contributing to a collaborative working environment

You hold City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, ECS Card, and City and Guilds 2391 Test and Inspect qualifications

• You have a Full driving licence and experience in streetlighting maintenance operations
• You bring strong problem-solving skills and a good working knowledge of risk management
• You're committed to delivering quality work through collaborative partnerships in a supportive team environment
• You have a positive, adaptable attitude with the determination to deliver projects within time and budget constraints

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.