Leicestershire County Council
Senior Technician (Street Lighting)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Highway Technician
As we are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Structures & Street Lighting Team at Leicestershire County Council.
About the Role
As a Senior Street Lighting technician within the street lighting design team, you’ll be undertaking of capital & revenue programmes, lighting designs and calculations & also be responsible for on site inspections, arranging the installation, maintenance and the repair of street lighting systems & illuminated signs throughout our local area for a variety of clients both internal & external. You will work closely with our team of engineers to ensure that street lights are working efficiently and cost-effectively.
The nature of the work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours and as it may also involve you carrying out work at different locations to your designated base, a UK driving licence is essential for this role.
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To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
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- You should have an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Electrical or another relevant subject. Or experience that meets the essential requirements below:
- Experience of working in an engineering setting including design, management, maintenance or administrative, processes. These qualities in a street lighting or electrical services environment would be essential.
- Experience in working with public lighting systems, including individual luminaires, control systems, and power supply would be essential. Also the ability to read technical diagrams and drawings with strong analytical and problem-solving skills would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal with the ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
- Experience of working in the office/ business environment using Microsoft Office and/or equivalent software. Experience of lighting design software (Lighting Reality, CableCalc & Keylights) would be essential.
- The ability to communicate effectively with Councillors, members of the public, external clients & Leicestershire County Council staff.


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In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
Contact Information
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Ryan Dennis - Project Delivery Manager (Street Lighting)
- Telephone: 0116 305 2019
- Email: ryan.dennis@leics.gov.uk
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