Electrician
Annual
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Electrician to join our dynamicManchester Street Lighting account in Manchester. This role will be onsite at Factory Lane Depot (M98AB) and around Manchester. This position offers a competitive salary up to 42,500pa dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition, there are standby payments (on a 1 in 6 rota), and overtime compensation at 1.5 times the standard rate during standby periods. Sundays and bank holidays are paid at double time. The standard weekly hours are 40 per week. The role of an Electrician on the Manchester Street Lighting account is to install and repair electrical equipment such as street light columns, bollards, signs, and feeders, following HEA and IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations. They will diagnose and replace failed components, address routine street lighting faults, and ensure the security of tools and materials. Their work contributes to the maintenance and enhancement of Manchester's street lighting infrastructure, improving safety and visibility for the community. The work is performed outdoors, often under varying weather conditions, ensuring that the street lighting system operates efficiently and reliably. What You'll Do:
- Installing all electrical equipment, Street Light Columns, Bollards, Signs & Feeders conforming to HEA and IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations
- Repairing lanterns with interchangeable electronic components
- Attending to routine street lighting faults
- Diagnosing and replacing failed components
- Excavating for bollard and sign foundations
- Taking part in out of hours emergency services on a call out basis
- The security of plant, tools and materials; the safe use of vehicles and the wearing of all PPE
- The work is carried out outdoors hence you will be working in an environment of varying weather conditions and temperatures
- Attending all training deemed appropriate, which may require occasional overnight stays, and will be expected to attend regular toolbox talks
- Driving Licence essential (C1 Driving Licence desirable)
- City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
- Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391) or HERS/HEA equivalent
- Experienced working with electrical installations within the public realm & highways
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Must be able to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions