Dartford, England, United Kingdom

Street Lighting Electrician

 Job Description:

THE ROLE

You will work on the electrical elements of Traffic-Signs, Street Lighting & Technology Installation works making sure the quality of the works meets the latest IEE Regulations, customer specifications & requirements.

A TYPICAL WEEK MIGHT INVOLVE

  • SWA electrical terminations into lighting column & feeder pillars.
  • Installation of secondary isolators into lighting columns.
  • Wiring & installing lanterns.
  • Testing & inspecting on street furniture & the completion of test certificates.
  • Fault finding.
  • Electrical surveys.
  • Cable pulling.
  • Cable jointing.
  • Working from MEWPS.
  • Assisting within the operational logistics of driving vehicles.
  • Liaising with clients & personnel on site.
  • Carrying out Risk Assessment prior to the commencement of any work activity
  • Ensuring all installations are completed to the correct standard, delivered on time & to budget.
  • Completing relevant documentation, paperwork & raising on-site issues
  • You will make full use of all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E) including flameproof overalls, hard hats, task gloves, goggles, ear defenders, & boots at all appropriate times
  • Checking that your company vehicle is fully maintained & kept in a roadworthy condition & reporting all faults & defects to the immediate Supervisor. Ensuring all the working areas of the vehicle are kept clean & tidy & ensure that all tools & plants allocated to the vehicle are maintained.
  • Ensuring that a safe working environment is always maintained along with good housekeeping.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Comfortable working outside in a physically demanding role & sometimes working independently.
  • An experienced Electrical Operative (experience in Street Furniture is advantageous).
  • An excellent communicator.
  • Flexible - the ideal candidate would be open to working night shifts & away from home when required.
  • Committed to all installations being completed to the correct standards, delivered on time & to budget.
  • Prepared to positively participate in all training relevant to your role.
  • Committed to a high level of health & Safety as per company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • CSCS/CPCS, ECS cards
  • Street work IPAF
  • G39
  • City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in electrical installations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Inspection & testing.
  • IPAF