Streetlighting Electrician in Manchester, Greater Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Streetlighting Electrician to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area.

The main duties of the experienced Streetlighting Electrician are:

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and installation of street lighting and other highway electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults in accordance with relevant specifications and standards.
• Install new external electrical works and highway electrical apparatus.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Interpret technical drawings, electrical networks and project specifications.
• Complete all relevant job sheets, maintenance records and administrative documentation.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment associated with the role.
• Work at heights of up to 15 metres using hydraulic platforms, ladders and scaffolding.
• Work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
• Support and develop the skills of colleagues and maintenance operatives.
• Be flexible to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when required.

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within an engineering or street lighting environment.
• In-depth knowledge of street lighting maintenance and/or installation of new works.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Experience installing external electrical systems.
• Good understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand electrical networks.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working at height.

Qualifications and certifications needed:

BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations - 18th Edition.
NRSWA.
PAF VM26M.
G39 Level 2.
Category C1 driving entitlement.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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