Electrician

Balfour Beatty

  • East Boldon, Tyne and Wear
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
About the roleBalfour Beatty have a fantastic & exciting opportunity for a Highway Electrician BBLP street lighting role to join UKCS Balfour Beatty Living Places team covering the North East Region.Our role purpose is to Repair, maintenance, replacement, and installation of all associated illuminated street furniture which includes but not restricted to lighting columns, traffic signs, bollards and feeder pillars. Carrying out various tasks within the titled role ensuring that all H&S & Quality objectives and responsibilities are adhered.A Full clean driving Licence (together with valid CPC if licenced for over 3.5t ) Street Lighting experience & and the ability to be able to work at various height levels is essential for this position.What you'll be doing
  • Diagnose and repair faults on all types of highways illuminated street furniture as required.
  • Carry out Street Lighting Electricity at Work Testing Programme, which involves performing
underground and above ground cable tests, in-line with laid down standards and good
industry practice. * Erect and maintain all street lighting apparatus in accordance with Industry Standards and the legal requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
  • Complete comprehensive test and Inspection Certificates to the Balfour Beatty Test
  • The electrician will be responsible for the operation of a small stock on the vehicle of lamps,
tubes, photo electric cells, cut-outs, ignitors, capacitors etc. * Capable by means of training and accreditation to remove DNO fuse carrier from street lighting installation.
  • Locate fault, by use of specialist equipment, on underground cable network, excavate and repair cable.
  • Drive and operate tower vehicle working within the safe operating limits of the mechanical boom.
  • Tasks could include tree pruning or making safe roofing or other parts of buildings.
Who we're looking forThe individual-
  • Technically competent with at least 10yrs experience working within Street Lighting
  • Excellent attention to detail & self-motivated
  • Ability to work in a team environment and work to tight deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate a high-level technical knowledge of large complex lighting
projects . * Demonstrate and show a knowledge of regulations and procedures applicable in alloperational areas. * Must show an ability of problem solving when required.
  • Have knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation
  • You must be a very good team player and participator
Essential
  • GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English.
  • NRSWA 5day Operative Level
  • IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671
  • CITB SSSTS Health & Safety Certificate
  • City and Guilds Level 2 or 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent
  • 1 Traffic qualification / Relevant Card
  • LV Authorised Person Card
Why work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much moreAbout usBalfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitWe are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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