Inspector

Jobs for Humanity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is hiring an Inspector (Night Scout) in Aston, Birmingham on a 40-hour week with evening/night shifts. The role involves surveying the network to spot faults, recording them with handheld devices, and supporting operations to keep assets functioning and safe for the public.

Applicants should have a driving licence and knowledge of highways electrical assets; HEA qualifications are desirable and training is provided. Night work and on-site duties at 142 Thimble Mill Lane.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and comfortable night driving.
• Knowledge of highways electrical assets and operating principles.
• HEA 210 / HEA 210.1 (G39) desirable; training provided.
• Proficient with maps and spatial data and related tech.
• Able to work independently or in a team with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct night-time surveys to identify faults in street lighting and signs.
• Record and raise jobs for electrical defects using handheld tech.
• Support planning teams with follow-up inspections to ensure assets work.
• Process and raise jobs from public enquiries efficiently.
• Report urgent defects to the Control Room to safeguard the public.

Skills

Driving licence

Highways assets knowledge

Maps & spatial data

Technology proficiency

Independent & team worker

Attention to detail

Education

HEA 210 / HEA 210.1 (G39) desirable

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier

Job Description

We are looking for an Inspector (Night Scout) to become part of our Birmingham Interim Services Contract team in Aston, Birmingham. In this position, you will play an essential part in ensuring that Birmingham's streets remain safe and well-lit at night. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently whilst being part of a supportive team environment. Location: 142 Thimble Mill Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B7 5HR Hours: 40 hours per week – evenings and nights Salary: £27,976 per year + excellent benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

• Conducting night-time driven surveys of the network to identify faults in street lighting and illuminated traffic signs
• Accurately recording and raising jobs for electrical asset defects using handheld technology
• Supporting planning and operations teams with follow-up inspections to ensure assets are functioning properly
• Processing and raising jobs from public enquiries efficiently
• Reporting urgent defects promptly to the Operational Control Room to ensure public safety

What are we looking for?

• Holds a full UK driving licence and is comfortable driving at night
• Has knowledge of highways electrical assets and understands how they operate
• Holds HEA 210 and HEA 210.1 (G39) qualifications desirable but training will be provided
• Is confident using technology, including interpreting maps and spatial data
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer care

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

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.