Streetlighting Officer (Full Time)(Permanent)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Paisley is seeking Streetlighting Officers to maintain the lighting infrastructure network. Candidates should have completed an Electrician Apprenticeship and possess knowledge of IEE Regulations. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to organize workloads. A full driving license is essential. Join a team focused on delivering lighting improvements in Renfrewshire.

Qualifications

• Completed an Electrician Apprenticeship.
• Must have Electrical Industry Health & Safety qualification IEE Regulations 18th Edition.
• Experience working within a street lighting environment.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments and diagnostic inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lighting infrastructure network.
• Deliver lighting improvements in Renfrewshire.
• Organise your own workload to meet KPIs.

Skills

Knowledge of NICEIC & IEE Regulations

Effective oral & written communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to use technology

Risk assessments

Diagnostic inspections

Education

Electrician Apprenticeship

Electrical Industry Health & Safety qualification IEE Regulations 18th Edition

Job description

Salary: £40,341 - £42,386 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

This is an exciting time to be joining Renfrewshire Council. We are looking to recruit Streetlighting Officers for our Roads Operations and Lighting Team who are Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision.

You will be responsible for maintaining our lighting infrastructure network. Based at Underwood Road Operations Depot, Paisley, you will be part of a team of streetlighting officers and deliver lighting improvements in Renfrewshire.

It is essential you have completed an Electrician Apprenticeship and must have Electrical Industry Health & Safety qualification IEE Regulations 18th Edition.

You will have experience working within a street lighting environment, you will be able to carry out risk assessments, Diagnostic inspections of a street lighting network and pre inspect and measure areas for repair works.

Knowledge of NICEIC & IEE Regulations including adherence to BS7671, Current IPAF card, ability to Populate standard electrical certificate to industry requirements aswell as Ability to use technology including tablets, PDA’s and mobile phones is essential.

Effective oral & written communication skills, customer service skills, Ability to work flexibly to accommodate business needs, meet deadlines and prioritise workload and organise your own workload to meet KPI’s is also essential. LGV license or equivalent CPC Card up to 7.5t is desirable however current full driving licence is essential.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Applicants wishing an informal discussion on this post should contact Peter McMahon, Roads and Streetlighting Lead Officer, [e-mail].