Technician - Street Lighting

Golearnleicestershire; Mountsorrel; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council’s Structures & Street Lighting Team is seeking a Highway Technician to support lighting design and on-site inspections. You will assist with lighting calculations, installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting systems across the local area.

You will work with engineers to ensure lights operate safely and cost-effectively, maintain records, and follow safety protocols. Role may require after-hours work and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A–C or equivalent.
• Experience in an engineering setting including design, management, maintenance or administrative.
• Experience with public lighting systems and ability to interpret technical diagrams and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair street lighting systems including luminaires and control systems.
• Carry out regular checks and inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
• Keep accurate records of work and report issues to the team.
• Follow health and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Engineering experience

Reading diagrams

MS Office

Lighting design software

Analytical skills

Tools

Lighting design software

MS Office

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot, Hawcliffe Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. LE12 7AH

Salary: £29,550 – £32,055 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th December 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC – Please note: Interviews will be ‘in person’

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highway Technician as we are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Structures & Street Lighting Team at Leicestershire County Council.As a Street Lighting Technician within the street lighting design team, you’ll be assisting in the undertaking of lighting designs and calculations & also be responsible for on-site inspections, arranging the installation, maintenance and the repair of street lighting systems throughout our local area. You will work closely with our team of engineers to ensure that street lights are working efficiently and cost-effectively.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Install, maintain and repair street lighting systems, including luminaires, control systems, and power supply systems.
• Carry out regular checks and inspections of street lights to ensure they are working correctly and safely.
• Keep accurate records of work carried out and report any problems to the appropriate team members.
• Follow health and safety protocols at all times, ensuring that all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

As the nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and at different locations than your designated base, you will need to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• GCSE Grades A – C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Experience of working in an engineering setting including design, management, maintenance or administrative. Processes in relation street lighting or electrical services environment.
• Experience in working with public lighting systems, including individual luminaires, control systems, and power supply systems would be beneficial also the ability to read technical diagrams and drawings with strong analytical and problem-solving skills would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work well both as part of a team and independently. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Experience of working in the office/ business environment using Microsoft Office and/or equivalent software. Experience of lighting design software would be beneficial.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Councillors, members of the public, external clients & Leicestershire County Council staff. Engagement with customers, including attending and producing materials for meetings and exhibitions

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Ryan Dennis, Project Delivery Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]