Street Lighting Electrician

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a Street Lighting Electrician to support the Abingdon, Oxfordshire contract. You will assist with electrical installations, maintenance and repairs, and contribute to safe, efficient project delivery.

The role requires prior street lighting experience, awareness of site rules and 18th Edition knowledge. Various certifications and a valid driving licence are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5 years street lighting installations experience preferred.
• Strong awareness of site rules and safety requirements.
• ECS/H&S and HGV competencies are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of signs, columns, bollards and related equipment.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response/out-of-hours standby support.
• Assist with new build works in street lighting projects.
• Carry out works as directed by Site Supervisor, safely and within scope.
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic tests.
• Fault diagnosis and repair; ensure vehicles are well maintained.

Education

18th Edition Electrical

Safe Isolation / G39

SWQR card

MEWP Operator

ECS H&S Test

First Aid (Appointed Person)

Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ

Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Street Lighting Electrician to work on our Street Lighting contract in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment
• 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby
• Assisting with the installation of any new build works
• Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope if relevant duties
• Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly

About you

• Ideally 5 years Street Lighting installations experience
• Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules
• 18th Edition Electrical
• Safe Isolation / G39
• SWQR card
• MEWP Operator
• ECS H&S Test
• First Aid (Appointed Person)
• Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ
• Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.