Highway Electrician

Our client is currently seeking Electricians and/or persons with suitable Electrical Experience within Street Lighting or similar industry to cover various roles within the Hampshire, West Sussex or Dorset Area.

Highway Electrician / Electrical Operative will be responsible for the installation, testing and maintenance of street lighting and traffic signs on the highway. This role requires you to be self-motivated, able to work under pressure to deadlines, possess good organisational skills and have the confidence to deal with the public and contractors. You should be a team player with good oral/written communication skills.

Working hours 6:30 - 4:30 on a 48-hour week. Potential to finish early.

Highway ElectricianPosition Overview

• The Highways Electrician / Electrical Operative will also be expected to carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
• Play a vital role in ensuring that all lighting equipment is functioning correctly, completing relevant paperwork, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Working at heights
• Replacing Lamps
• Testing/Inspection & Verification of Lighting Columns / Signs and Feeder Pillars including underground cable networks.
• Ensuring that the results of inspection and testing are recorded correctly on the appropriate certificates or reports

Highway ElectricianPosition Requirements

• A full UK driving license
• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or a similar field
• C&G 2391 HESA 714 Electrical Testing
• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
• ECS / HERS ECS Card
• HESA 210 G39 Working in the vicinity of DNO Equipment (Desirable)
• HESA 302.1 Traffic Management / NRSWA Unit 2 (Desirable)
• IPAF PAL Category 1B
• A good understanding of health and safety regulations and a commitment to working safely and efficiently.

Highway ElectricianPosition Remuneration

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Vehicle plus fuel card
• PPE
• Training available at clients own training centre
• Bonus scheme in place
• 28 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

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