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Electrical Operative
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Street Lighting Electrical Operative to join our Highways Electrical team based at Tingley Outstation, Wakefield.
Working as part of our Street Lighting team, you will help maintain and improve essential highway electrical infrastructure across the network. From installing new LED street lighting to fault-finding and repairing electrical assets, you'll play a vital role in keeping roads safe for the travelling public.
This is a hands-on, field-based position offering excellent development opportunities for experienced highway electrical operatives looking to progress their career within a leading infrastructure services provider.
The standard hours of work are Monday to Friday on a rotating day and night shift pattern (8-hour days and 10-hour nights). The salary is competitive (please enquire for further details) and includes shift allowance and overtime opportunities.
What You Will Be Doing
- Installing and commissioning street lighting columns, lanterns, illuminated signs, bollards and associated equipment.
- Undertaking planned maintenance, inspections and reactive fault repairs across highway electrical assets.
- Supporting testing and commissioning activities in accordance with current regulations and industry standards.
- Diagnosing faults and replacing defective electrical components.
- Operating MEWPs and specialist equipment safely and effectively.
- Working in accordance with site-specific RAMS, permits and safety procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records through mobile work management systems.
- Liaising with supervisors, planners, local authority representatives and other stakeholders to deliver works safely and efficiently.
- Ensuring vehicles, equipment and work sites are maintained to a high standard.
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Essential
- Current HEA Authorisation / HERS Registration.
- ECS Card for Highway Electrical Operatives.
- IPAF 1B qualification.
- HEA 202, HEA 204, HEA 210 and HEA 214 certifications.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
- Experience working within highways electrical or street lighting environments.
Desirable
- BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.
- HEA 403 IET Wiring Regulations.
- NRSWA accreditation.
- Traffic Management qualifications (LANTRA/TTMBC or equivalent).
- C1, C or CE Driving Licence.
What We Can Offer You
At Amey, you will be joining a company that puts people first and provides opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime opportunities
- Company pension scheme with enhanced Amey contributions
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle
- Career development, training and progression opportunities
- PPE, tools and equipment provided
- HEA/HERS renewal support and ongoing industry training
- Access to Amey employee discounts
- Family-friendly policies
- Two Social Impact Days each year to support causes that matter to you
- Access to our employee networks and inclusive communities
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Diversity and Inclusion
At Amey, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact Chantal Hayes, chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process.
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