Street Lighting Technician – Outdoor Public Works

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Dalston is seeking a Street Lighting Operative to maintain over 35,000 streetlights and illuminated signs across Cumberland. You will perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks, including lamp cleaning/replacement, installing columns and cabling, basic electrical testing, MEWPs operation and precise record-keeping.

This permanent, full-time role is outdoors in all weather and may involve out-of-hours duties and winter service; travel across Cumbria is required.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of safe working practices.
• Comfortable using tools and plant.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Flexible travel across Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Install columns and cabling and replace/clean lamps.
• Carry out basic electrical testing and MEWP operation.
• Keep accurate records of work and maintenance.
• Support general highway maintenance and winter service outside normal hours.

Skills

Safe working practices

Independent worker

Practical

Reliable

Willing to travel

Job description

Cumberland Council in Dalston is seeking a Street Lighting Operative to maintain over 35,000 streetlights and illuminated signs across Cumberland. You will perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks, including lamp cleaning/replacement, installing columns and cabling, basic electrical testing, MEWPs operation and precise record-keeping.

This permanent, full-time role is outdoors in all weather and may involve out-of-hours duties and winter service; travel across Cumbria is required.