Highways Electrician

Overview

Maintain/repair street lighting, install electrical works, work at height and on‑call.

Key Responsibilities

• mewp operation
• fault diagnosis
• street lighting
• electrical connections
• safety compliance
• emergency on‑call

Tasks

-Operating a mobile elevated working platform (MEWP) -Attending the emergency standby rota, which consists of being on call to attend emergency call outs out of hours Monday to Sunday. -Ensuring we deliver outstanding service to our clients and the general public -Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs. -Maintaining our streetlighting infrastructure including but not limited to streetlights, signs, and subways including lamp changes, visual inspections, and electrical testing -Carry out electrical connections to new street lighting infrastructure -Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations

Requirements

• am2
• city&guilds
• nvq level3
• uk licence
• hgv class2
• ipaf

What You Bring

-If you are qualified to AM2, City and Guilds 2391 qualification this would be a benefit but not essential -It would be a benefit if you have a good knowledge of the 18th Edition -Completion of a G39 Electrical Safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture training Course -Be able to work as part of a Team and to be able to work alone when job requires. -We work in all weathers! So, you need to be the type of person who is happy working outdoors all year round. -You will have an electrical background with a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent work experience and competence. -We do need you to have a full UK Driving Licence as we cover a wide range of locations -An HGV Class 2 Licence -We would look for you to hold IPAF/PASMA working at heights training -A lot of this role will be working at height, so you need to be comfortable with working in a MEWP above the ground more than 12m.

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About Sse Contracting

-Founded as a leading player in the electrical contracting sector, now expanded into a broad range of mechanical services. -Focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK. -Specializes in energy-efficient solutions, with a strong portfolio in both public and private sector work. -Known for high-profile projects in the transport, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. -Pioneers in integrating sustainable technologies and solutions in the contracting space. -A trusted partner for complex utility, infrastructure, and energy-based projects. -Works with a variety of clients, from government agencies to major industrial enterprises, delivering reliability and expertise.

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-basic disclosure and barring service (dbs) check required