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Technician Electrician Roads (19/996)
Newton Stewart
£32,475 - £34,632
Roads & Infrastructure are looking to recruit a technician electrician to work 36 hours per week, within the Street Lighting Section of Road Network Management covering the West of Dumfries and Galloway.
Based at Roads Service operational depot at Barnkirk Road, Newton Stewart, you will assist and provide support to Team Leader Road Network Management and the Street Lighting Team Leader, with the delivery of road lighting maintenance activities:
* Carry out various duties relative to installation and maintenance of electrical operations for reactive and planned maintenance throughout Dumfries and Galloway Region
* Responsible for the safety, technical standard and quality of electrical installation work completed by Roads Services
* Ensuring that the results of inspection and testing are recorded correctly on the appropriate certificates or reports
* Ensuring that the premises, equipment, documentation, and records are available for inspection when required by NICEIC or equivalent bodies and capital investment projects as well as supporting other sections within the Roads Service.
Candidates should have a minimum qualification to 17th Edition Qualified be Time Served. 18th Edition Qualification is desirable as is, Inspection Testing Certificate Electrical Installation (City & Guilds 2391).
It is desirable that you have knowledge in the following areas, electrical systems, knowledge of road lighting maintenance activities relative to a Roads Authority’s obligations for the management and maintenance of the road network.
You must be flexible, self-motivated, able to work under pressure to deadlines, possess good organisational skills and have the confidence to deal with staff, the public and contractors. You should be a team player with good oral/written communication skills.
A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.
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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact Calum Edgar (Calum.Edgar@dumgal.gov.uk) or Stuart Caven (Stuart.Caven@dumgal.gov.uk).