Graduate Electrical Engineer (Public Street Lighting)
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a committed individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, who has strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and to tight deadlines. 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.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a committed individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, who has strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and to tight deadlines. 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.
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, 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. You will shadow and learn from experienced staff, attend onsite inspections, create job packs, assist with projects and designs, prepare reports/contracts, and attend relevant training courses and qualifications.
It’s a great opportunity to kick start your career in a supportive and dynamic environment whilst 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
Do you have:
* 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 life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Flexible working schemes to improve your work-life balance.
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution.
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too).
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities, and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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