Electrical Operative

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, site-based Electrical Operative to join our Norfolk Street Lighting account. This role will be based on-site at our Brooke Depot (NR15 1HJ).

Our Bradford street lighting account is creating a positive social impact in the communities we serve. Our social value policy is already delivering successes across the Bradford district, but the award of the Smart Street Lighting project is reliant upon delivery of extensive investment in local people and communities alongside the lighting improvement works. Electrical Operative plays an important part in carrying out all aspects of electrical installation and maintenance works on street lighting assets/highway furniture.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week - shift pattern to be discussed at interview

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Carry out routine maintenance including bulk change/clean of lanterns and sign poles
• Excavate for column, bollard and sign foundations
• Completion of daily work records and risk assessments
• Working at heights of up to 12 metres
• High demand for physical tasks i.e. digging
• Provide support to other Amey contracts as required
• Working outdoors in an environment of varying temperatures and weather
• Attendance at regular tool box talks
• There will be a requirement to work some unsociable hours and overtime and to undertake emergency call out on a rota system

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Appropriate qualifications relevant to street lighting
• ECS card
• CAT Scanner (Highways)
• HEA 302 – Traffic Management
• NRSWA – Street works, Ladders/step ladders User/inspector

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have HEA training/qualifications, Banksman Slinger signaller and C1E or C1 to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!