Street Lighting Attendant

Hurst Green; Dudley; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Street Lighting Attendant to help maintain and improve Dudley’s street lighting infrastructure. You will work as part of a team of operatives to install, inspect, maintain and repair lighting columns, signs and electrical equipment across the borough.

You will also support health and safety, keep accurate records, respond to emergencies and participate in an out-of-hours rota which is paid in addition to the salary.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification or equivalent relevant electrical installation qualification.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of street lighting and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical installation principles and health & safety practices in public highways.

Responsabilités

• Install, maintain, repair and replace street lighting columns, illuminated signs and electrical equipment.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues on street lighting work.
• Undertake electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding with specialist equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain street furniture and assets.
• Drive and operate specialist vehicles and plant, including hydraulic platforms and crane vehicles.
• Implement temporary traffic management, road closures, signing and guarding arrangements.
• Respond to emergency callouts and make safe damaged or dangerous highway assets.
• Maintain records, inventories and work management information systems.
• Build relationships with colleagues, contractors, authorities and the public.
• Promote health and safety culture and safe working practices.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Decision making

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification

Description du poste

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As a Street Lighting Attendant, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving Dudley’s street lighting and illuminated street infrastructure, helping to keep residents, motorists and visitors safe . As part of a team of operatives, you will undertake the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of street lighting columns, illuminated signs and associated electrical equipment across the borough . Working within Highway Services, you will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation, while supporting service delivery targets and providing technical guidance to colleagues . This is role that combines electrical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the community . Additionally, you will be required to be part of an out of hours emergency rota which will be paid additionally to the salary .

About the role

• Be part of a team of Street Lighting Operatives, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Carry out the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of street lighting columns, illuminated signs and associated electrical equipment.


• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues on all aspects of street lighting work.


• Undertake electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding activities using specialist equipment.


• Inspect, repair and maintain illuminated and non-illuminated street furniture and associated assets.


• Drive and operate specialist vehicles and plant, including hydraulic platforms, crane vehicles and other highway maintenance equipment.


• Implement temporary traffic management, road closures, signing, lighting and guarding arrangements.


• Respond to emergency callouts and make safe damaged or dangerous highway assets.


• Maintain accurate records, inventories and work management information systems.


• Build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, statutory authorities and members of the public.


• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with safe systems of work.


• Participate in emergency and winter standby arrangements as required.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the effective operation of the Street Lighting service.

About you

• Hold a Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification or equivalent relevant electrical installation qualification.


• Have demonstrable experience in the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of street lighting and associated electrical equipment.


• Have a sound understanding of electrical installation principles, street lighting systems and industry best practice.


• Be knowledgeable in health and safety legislation and safe working practices within the public highway.


• Be confident making decisions, solving problems and responding to operational challenges.


• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders.


• Be able to remain calm under pressure and professionally resolve customer queries and complaints.


• Be comfortable using mobile technology and electronic work management systems.


• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement.


• Share Dudley Council's values by being customer focused, accountable, inclusive, ambitious and committed to working as one team.


• Hold a current full driving licence and be willing to undertake training to HGV Class 2


• Be willing to undertake further training and development to support your career progression and service needs.

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates . Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application .

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.