Electrician

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrician to work with a Lancashire-based Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri).

The main purpose of the role is to maintain and review street lighting, illuminated road signs and bollards and associated electrical works in accordance with the relevant specifications / documentation.

Main Duties:

* Carry out maintenance and construction work on public electrical apparatus relating to the highway

* Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and all statutory obligations relevant to projects assigned, including adhering to BS 7671 IEE Regulation for electrical installation

* Understand, maintain and complete all documentation as required by the specification

* Drive / operate vehicles, plant and equipment associated with the role and carry out relevant maintenance

* Work alone or as part of a team, to assist in the maximum utilisation of street lighting equipment, plant and materials, to provide a cost effective best value service

Essential Criteria:

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in an engineering / street lighting environment

* Relevant knowledge of Street Lighting maintenance and / or new works

* Ability to diagnose and remedy electrical faults to specification

* Ability to install new external electrical works to specification

* Able to interpret detailed drawings and understand ele...