Street Lighting Electrician (Grade 6)
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Nantyglo, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4YF, United Kingdom
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.18
Principal Accountabilities
To carry out all aspects for the installation and maintenance of the road lighting equipment including new and old installations.
To maintain the public lighting equipment as specified within the street lighting contract which
includes identifying faulty components and their replacement.
To comply with the Electricity at Work Act and implement safe site working practices when
installing or maintaining public lighting systems and to complete the relevant inspection and test
certificates associated with this work.
Ensure quality of work undertaken is to the standard expected of a skilled tradesperson in
accordance with training and qualification.
Be prepared to be trained in the use of all plant and equipment, including specialist plant such as
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (Tower vehicles).
General Accountabilities
To comply with the Council�s Policy Statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
To positivity promote the Council�s Strategic Equality Plan and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development.
To adhere to data protection principles whilst undertaking your duties.
To be responsible for undertaking your duties in a way that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. You must bring issues of concern regarding the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk to the attention of the Safeguarding Officer in your service as soon as you become aware of them.
Undertake other duties that may be required of you, commensurate of your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
To ensure that safe systems of work are compiled with in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Requirements
Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
Qualifications
To have attained the Mandatory Requirements for an Electrician under the Highway Electrical Training and Competency Scheme and a number of additional elements associated with the contracted work requirement.
Driving of vehicles up to and over 7.5 ton, including the operation of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform.
Experience
Able to undertake the full requirement of maintenance and installation work on all Road Lighting and Illuminated Road Signage and be able to wire and install the full range of such installations.
Able to locate faults and carry out repairs on cable networks.
Able to carry out the inspection and testing of installations and issue certificates.
Have the required knowledge to undertake fault diagnosis on the full range of street lighting and sign equipment.
Knowledge / Skills
Competent in IT skills
Finds new and creative ways of doing things better
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Candidates to be team workers with good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively under pressure.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following areas: basic electrical principles, fault location, inspection and testing, lamp types.
Special Working Conditions/Requirements
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment HAVS screening assessment, if applicable.
(Pre Employment)
Have an understanding of the Council�s work plans and challenges in meeting standards and public expectations
Hold a full driving licence
Personal Attributes
Ability to deal tactfully with members of the public.
Nantyglo, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4YF, United Kingdom
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.18
Principal Accountabilities
To carry out all aspects for the installation and maintenance of the road lighting equipment including new and old installations.
To maintain the public lighting equipment as specified within the street lighting contract which
includes identifying faulty components and their replacement.
To comply with the Electricity at Work Act and implement safe site working practices when
installing or maintaining public lighting systems and to complete the relevant inspection and test
certificates associated with this work.
Ensure quality of work undertaken is to the standard expected of a skilled tradesperson in
accordance with training and qualification.
Be prepared to be trained in the use of all plant and equipment, including specialist plant such as
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (Tower vehicles).
General Accountabilities
To comply with the Council�s Policy Statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
To positivity promote the Council�s Strategic Equality Plan and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development.
To adhere to data protection principles whilst undertaking your duties.
To be responsible for undertaking your duties in a way that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. You must bring issues of concern regarding the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk to the attention of the Safeguarding Officer in your service as soon as you become aware of them.
Undertake other duties that may be required of you, commensurate of your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
To ensure that safe systems of work are compiled with in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Requirements
Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
Qualifications
To have attained the Mandatory Requirements for an Electrician under the Highway Electrical Training and Competency Scheme and a number of additional elements associated with the contracted work requirement.
Driving of vehicles up to and over 7.5 ton, including the operation of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform.
Experience
Able to undertake the full requirement of maintenance and installation work on all Road Lighting and Illuminated Road Signage and be able to wire and install the full range of such installations.
Able to locate faults and carry out repairs on cable networks.
Able to carry out the inspection and testing of installations and issue certificates.
Have the required knowledge to undertake fault diagnosis on the full range of street lighting and sign equipment.
Knowledge / Skills
Competent in IT skills
Finds new and creative ways of doing things better
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Candidates to be team workers with good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively under pressure.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following areas: basic electrical principles, fault location, inspection and testing, lamp types.
Special Working Conditions/Requirements
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment HAVS screening assessment, if applicable.
(Pre Employment)
Have an understanding of the Council�s work plans and challenges in meeting standards and public expectations
Hold a full driving licence
Personal Attributes
Ability to deal tactfully with members of the public.