Technician - Street Lighting

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Highway Technician to join the Structures & Street Lighting Team. You will assist in lighting designs, calculations, and on-site inspections, coordinating installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting systems across the area.

The role requires ability to read technical diagrams, strong communication, and willingness to work outdoors. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are expected, with flexibility for after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English.
• Experience in engineering settings incl. design/maintenance of street lighting or electrical services.
• Experience with public lighting systems and ability to read technical diagrams is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team or independently.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office or similar software; lighting design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading diagrams

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lighting design software

Job description

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.

• 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 share and to 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 . 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.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following