Electrician

Sure Start Staff; Bolton; On-site; Full time

Job description

Electrician
Job Type: Temporary (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Bolton
Hourly Pay Rate: £15.58 - £17.29 per hour
Working Hours: 8am - 4pm

Job Summary

To maintain and review street lighting, illuminated road signs and bollards and associated electrical works in accordance with specifications/documentation.

Requirements

1. Carry out maintenance and construction work on public electrical apparatus relating to the highway.
2. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and all statutory obligations relevant to projects assigned, including adhering to BS 7671 IEE Regulation for electrical installations.
3. Understand, maintain and complete all documentation as required by the specification.
4. Assist in ensuring full compliance with procedures relating to the Operator Licence for vehicles and plant assigned to the role.
5. Work at heights from hydraulic platforms, ladders or scaffold at heights up to 15 metres.
6. Drive/operate vehicles, plant and equipment associated with the role and carry out relevant maintenance.
7. Be self-motivated to work alone or as part of a team, to assist in the maximum utilisation of street lighting equipment, plant and materials, to provide a cost effective best value service.
8. Develop the work related skills of yourself and other team members.

Skills and Knowledge

1. An in-depth knowledge of Street Lighting maintenance and/or new works.
2. Ability to diagnose and remedy electrical faults to specification.
3. Ability to install new external electrical works to specification.
4. A knowledge of health and safety in electrical works.
5. Able to interpret detailed drawings and understand electrical networks.
6. Capability to work to deadlines and use initiative.
7. Ability to work at height in hydraulic platforms and on ladders.
8. Understand and complete all administration documentation.

Experience/Qualifications

1. Minimum 2 years' experience in an engineering/street lighting environment.
2. Must have or be working to the following certificates; BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations - 16th Edition, NRSWA, IPAF VM26M, G39 Level 2, Category C1.

If you are interested in the above position and have all the relevant experience stated, please submit your CV.

Please note - due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates that are successfully shortlisted for the position. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of your application, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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