Company description:
Amey Group Information Services Limited
Job description:
Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician to join our Walsall Street Lighting account. This role is based on-site at Walsall Street Lighting, Unit 6 Willenhall Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8JR.
Amey are working with Walsall Council on a £10m+ conversion programme, involving approximately 23,000 existing streetlights and moving them to light emitting diodes (LED) with a central monitoring system (CMS) technology.
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm)
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
- Installing all electrical equipment, Street Light Columns, Bollards, Signs & Feeders conforming to HEA and IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations
- Repairing lanterns with interchangeable electronic components
- Attending to routine street lighting faults
- Diagnosing and replacing failed components
- Excavating for bollard and sign foundations
- Taking part in out of hours emergency services on a call out basis
- The security of plant, tools and materials; the safe use of vehicles and the wearing of all PPE
- The work is carried out outdoors hence you will be working in an environment of varying weather conditions and temperatures
- Attending all training deemed appropriate, which may require occasional overnight stays, and will be expected to attend regular tool box talks
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Driving Licence essential (C1 Driving Licence desirable)
- City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
- Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391) or HERS/HEA equivalent
- Experienced working with electrical installations within the public realm & highways
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Must be able to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions
- Experienced and competent with Stihl saws & other Power Tools
What we can offer you
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
- Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
- Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
- Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
- Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!