Area Lighting Supervisor
Salary: £38,220 - £39,152 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Dalston Highways Depot, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Street Lighting Supervisor / Team Leader to manage and supervise teams delivering maintenance, installation, and improvement works across the county’s road lighting, illuminated signs, and associated electrical street furniture. You will play a key role in ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while supporting service delivery in line with the Council’s Road Lighting Management Plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate multiple teams delivering street lighting maintenance and installation works.
* Plan, organise, and monitor work programmes, ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and performance targets.
* Support the Street Lighting Officer in developing and prioritising work programmes.
* Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation through risk assessments, audits, and safe systems of work.
* Order and manage plant, equipment, and materials for programmed and reactive works.
* Carry out surveys and provide accurate data for asset management systems.
* Investigate and resolve highway lighting issues, including testing and repairs to lighting networks.
* Deliver financial awareness by helping control expenditure and resource use.
* Provide a point of contact for Parish and County Councillors, responding to service requests, enquiries, and complaints.
* Produce reports, correspondence, and records in line with council procedures.
* Implement people management processes including performance management, appraisals, and discipline.
* Participate in winter maintenance and out-of-hours duties as required.
Guaranteed Interviews
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer, providing opportunities for everyone to thrive. For reasonable adjustments, contact Resourcing via email.
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