Inspector

Job Description

We are looking for an Inspector (Night Scout) to become part of our Birmingham Interim Services Contract team in Aston, Birmingham. In this position, you will play an essential part in ensuring that Birmingham's streets remain safe and well‑lit at night. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team environment.

Location: 142 Thimble Mill Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B7 5HR

Hours: 40 hours per week – evenings and nights

Salary: £27,976 per year + excellent benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As a Night Scout, you'll be at the heart of our network management operations, helping to identify and resolve electrical faults across the city's highways infrastructure. Your day‑to‑day duties include:

• Conducting night‑time driven surveys of the network to identify faults in street lighting and illuminated traffic signs
• Accurately recording and raising jobs for electrical asset defects using handheld technology
• Supporting planning and operations teams with follow‑up inspections to ensure assets are functioning properly
• Processing and raising jobs from public enquiries efficiently
• Reporting urgent defects promptly to the Operational Control Room to ensure public safety

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a full UK driving licence and is comfortable driving at night
• Has knowledge of highways electrical assets and understands how they operate
• Has HEA 210 and HEA 210.1 (G39) qualifications – desirable but training will be provided
• Is confident using technology, including interpreting maps and spatial data
• Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer care

Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Basic Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or details of convictions disclosed to us. Further pre‑employment checks may apply.