Street Lighting Electrician — Install, Maintain & Fault‑Find

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council in Leicester is seeking an electrically skilled operative to maintain and install street lighting and traffic sign assets across the city. The role operates on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, with site work at multiple Leicester locations and on-call standby as needed.

You will diagnose faults, perform testing and certificates, and ensure electrical systems are safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on the Highway, including working at height.
• Experience with Health and Safety plans that include risk assessments and identifying hazards on site.
• Knowledge of Highways Lighting, Signing and associated works.
• Able to work collaboratively with the team to complete projects safely and in line with contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, commission and install street lighting equipment including lighting columns, traffic signs and highways furniture.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on new and existing installations; perform fault finding and jointing of underground cables.
• Complete relevant test certificates and documentation in compliance with regulations; ensure vehicles and plant are maintained and operated safely.
• Be part of a standby call-out team and work 37 hours per week, with occasional additional hours as required.

Skills

Highways Lighting

Electrical Installation

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Job description

Leicester City Council in Leicester is seeking an electrically skilled operative to maintain and install street lighting and traffic sign assets across the city. The role operates on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, with site work at multiple Leicester locations and on-call standby as needed.

You will diagnose faults, perform testing and certificates, and ensure electrical systems are safe and compliant.