Highways Technician nights

Overview

• Job title: Field Technician (nights)
• Salary: £19.66 per hour
• Typical work week is Sunday - Thursday nights from 8:30pm to 5:30am.
  
• Location: Working Across the North West of England
• Field Based

We are currently seeking a diligent and capable Field Technician to work the night shift responsible for detecting and testing potential contact voltage hazards within assigned area using vehicle-mounted and hand-held equipment and devices. This organisation plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety across the UK & globally regarding electrical hazards.

• Read and interpret schematics of distribution equipment and develop appropriate survey route overlays.
• Operate GPS mapping and tracking system; develop route plan within targeted geographic region.
• Recognise when the sensor deviates from normal operations; calibrate and maintain system as needed.
• Operate, maintain and use an array hand-held measuring equipment used to confirm and assess hazard voltages appearing on publicly accessible surfaces.
• Interpret observations and follow standardised processes to locate the source of the stimulus that is triggering the voltage sensor system.
• Take accurate measurements and communicate results to utility repair crews.

Qualifications/Prior Experience

• Previous related experience in Field operations working in all weather conditions. Prior night shift experience is a plus but not required.
• Must have previous experience working in positions that require self-direction and independent work as well as working in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain perspective and respond in a professional manger when faced with challenging or stressful situations.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills utilising Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass background check and have a clean driving record.

What's in it for you

• Temporary to Permanent opportunity
• Expenses paid - travel & accommodation
• Working for a rewarding organisation

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.