Highways Electrician (Newcastle)

Overview

Street lighting electrician maintaining and repairing streetlights in Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical connections
• mewp operation
• fault diagnosis
• infrastructure maintenance
• emergency standby
• safety compliance

Tasks

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

Requirements

• nvq level3
• 18th edition
• g39
• uk licence
• hgv
• ipaf

What You Bring

-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. -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. -It would be a benefit if you have a good knowledge of the 18th Edition -You will have an electrical background and will have completed an apprenticeship achieving an NVQ Level 3. -Completion of a G39 Electrical Safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture training Course -We do need you to have a full UK Driving Licence as we cover a wide range of locations -An HGV Class 2 Licence -If you are qualified to AM2, City and Guilds 2391 qualification this would be a benefit but not essential -We would look for you to hold IPAF/PASMA working at heights training

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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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Security Clearance

-basic dbs check required as part of pre‑employment screening