Highways Electrician

Overview

Maintain and repair street lighting infrastructure in Newcastle/North Tyneside.

Key Responsibilities

• fault diagnosis
• street lighting
• mewp operation
• electrical connections
• emergency response
• safety compliance

Tasks

-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 -Operating a mobile elevated working platform (MEWP) -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. -Carry out electrical connections to new street lighting infrastructure -Working to strict safety guidelines and regulations

Requirements

• ipaf
• pasma
• nvq level3
• driving licence
• electrical
• hgv class2

What You Bring

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

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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.