Electrician Street Lighting

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

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking an Approved Electrician to maintain street lighting infrastructure in Edinburgh. The role requires strong technical skills, Approved Electrician status, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. You will inspect, maintain, and repair street lighting while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a temporary ongoing position with the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Potential for permanent position

Opportunity to contribute to city-wide infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience working in an organisation of similar scope and complexity.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Ability to plan workloads and take proactive preventative action.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing street lighting installations and equipment.
• Fault finding, testing, installation and commissioning to industry standards.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and wiring regulations.

Skills

Approved Electrician status

Strong communication skills

Experience using mobile IT devices

Ability to deliver customer-focused services

Education

City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Mobile Elevated Working Platforms

18th Edition Gold CSCS Card

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.