Street Lighting Electrical Inspector
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,434 i £38,220 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northallerton, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Do you hold an ONC in electrical engineering or City & Guilds Electrician?
Are you someone who is looking for a role that is just that bit different from the normal day to day duties?
We are looking for someone with an electrical background to join our Highways Service.
The Team:
The Electrical Engineering Group sits within the Highway Operations section of the Highways and Transportation Service. The core focus is to manage Client activities relating to over 63,000 street lighting columns and 8000 illuminated traffic signs together with on-going delivery of the Council’s energy reduction programme.
We are a highly regarded team with the Environmental agenda at the forefront of what we do. We are extremely proud of what we have delivered, having won the National Green Apple Award, Bronze Green Apple Award, NHT Improving Public Satisfaction, Excellent Service Award – LED replacement programme and had an honourable mention in the Council’s efficiencies awards.
The Role:
This fantastic opportunity will allow you to work as an electrician inspector whilst supporting Highways Electrical Engineering team in managing all our electrical assets, thus offering you the ability to learn how to organise and manage traffic management projects on all types of Highways as well as broadening your knowledge base in highway engineering and in emerging technologies such as EV Charging.
We are interested in candidates from Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, Richmond, Harrogate, Selby and/or Skipton, however, we would welcome all applicants.
What you will bring…
This role plays a vital part in the frontline delivery of the Highway Electrical service and, for many local residents, represents the most visible and impactful member of the team. As such, exceptional communication and customer care skills are essential.
To be successful you will have:
• Knowledge and appreciation of electrical hazards.
• Understanding of the current IEE Wiring Regulations
• Knowledge of cable testing.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
As we have a team of electricians you can be based anywhere in the county and allocated your area accordingly.
What you will get in return…
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.
· Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
· Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme
· Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.
· Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers.
· Plus lots more…
Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Neil Jackson (Neil.Jackson2@northyorks.gov.uk)
Key dates:
Closing date: 14th September 2025
Interview Date: W/c 22nd September 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.
Are you someone who is looking for a role that is just that bit different from the normal day to day duties?
We are looking for someone with an electrical background to join our Highways Service.
The Team:
The Electrical Engineering Group sits within the Highway Operations section of the Highways and Transportation Service. The core focus is to manage Client activities relating to over 63,000 street lighting columns and 8000 illuminated traffic signs together with on-going delivery of the Council’s energy reduction programme.
We are a highly regarded team with the Environmental agenda at the forefront of what we do. We are extremely proud of what we have delivered, having won the National Green Apple Award, Bronze Green Apple Award, NHT Improving Public Satisfaction, Excellent Service Award – LED replacement programme and had an honourable mention in the Council’s efficiencies awards.
The Role:
This fantastic opportunity will allow you to work as an electrician inspector whilst supporting Highways Electrical Engineering team in managing all our electrical assets, thus offering you the ability to learn how to organise and manage traffic management projects on all types of Highways as well as broadening your knowledge base in highway engineering and in emerging technologies such as EV Charging.
We are interested in candidates from Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, Richmond, Harrogate, Selby and/or Skipton, however, we would welcome all applicants.
What you will bring…
This role plays a vital part in the frontline delivery of the Highway Electrical service and, for many local residents, represents the most visible and impactful member of the team. As such, exceptional communication and customer care skills are essential.
To be successful you will have:
• Knowledge and appreciation of electrical hazards.
• Understanding of the current IEE Wiring Regulations
• Knowledge of cable testing.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
As we have a team of electricians you can be based anywhere in the county and allocated your area accordingly.
What you will get in return…
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.
· Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
· Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme
· Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.
· Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers.
· Plus lots more…
Contact and Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Neil Jackson (Neil.Jackson2@northyorks.gov.uk)
Key dates:
Closing date: 14th September 2025
Interview Date: W/c 22nd September 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.