Job Description
We are currently seeking a committed individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines. Are you looking for a career as our next electrical engineer?
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will be part of a vibrant Streetcare services team within our environment directorate and be at the forefront of lighting up our community, ensuring our public spaces shine bright to keep our residents safe.
You will assist senior engineers and the public lighting department with day-to-day maintenance, fault repairs, and lighting designs while developing your skills and knowledge in Public Lighting. Your daily routine will include shadowing experienced staff, attending onsite inspections, creating job packs, assisting with projects and designs, preparing reports and contracts, and attending relevant training courses and qualifications.
This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment while playing a pivotal role in shaping the lighting infrastructure of our community. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of our internal career development pathways.
About You
* A Degree level Class II Division II or better in a relevant Electrical degree or equivalent.
* Good standard of written and verbal communication.
* Good standard of computer literacy.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
About Us
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy, happy, and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life, including:
* Flexible working schemes to improve your work-life balance.
* A competitive employee package with a 22.4% employer pension contribution.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
* Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
* Car purchase scheme through Tusker salary sacrifice.
* Exclusive discounts via the Smart Spend app.
If you have the necessary experience and qualifications, and wish to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees, this could be your dream job.
Additional Information
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and they will not be treated less favourably than applications in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities and armed forces veterans. We also provide a guaranteed interview for employees at risk of redundancy or who have been made redundant in 2024, provided they meet the essential criteria.
At Team NPT, we work together to serve the people, communities, and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training and professional development opportunities and look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Salary
£30,060.00 - £32,654.00 per year
Benefits
* Additional leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
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