Electrician
Balfour Beatty
- East Boldon, Tyne and Wear
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
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,
- 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.
- 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
- Have knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation
- You must be a very good team player and participator
- 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
- 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: