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Electrician Street Lighting

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 17.72 - 20.83 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: City of Edinburgh

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit an Approved Electrician for street lighting on a temporary ongoing basis.

 📣 Role: Electrician Street Lighting
 📍 Location: Edinburgh West 
 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
 💷 Pay Rate: £17.72 – £20.83 per hour
 📅 Duration: Temporary ongoing
 🔑 Start Date: ASAP

This role requires at least a Category B drivers’ licence – C1 desirable

Are you an experienced Approved Electrician looking for a hands-on, outdoor role within a busy public sector team?

 Pertemps are supporting our client in the recruitment of an Approved Electrician to join their Street Lighting & Signage service. This is a great opportunity to take on a key role maintaining essential lighting infrastructure across the city.

About the Role

 Working within the Roads Maintenance service, you will support the safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance of the street lighting assets. Your work will help ensure the safety, reliability and functionality of lighting across local communities.

 Typical duties will include:

Inspecting, maintaining and repairing street lighting installations and equipment
Fault finding, testing, installation and commissioning to industry standards
Working at height using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
Planning and prioritising workloads, identifying failures and taking preventative action
Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and wiring regulations
Using mobile IT devices for job management and reporting
Communicating technical information clearly and professionally
Delivering a customer-focused service

 This role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and regular travel across the city.

What We’re Looking For

 We are seeking a motivated, safety-conscious professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality technical work.

 Essential:

Approved Electrician status
18th Edition Gold CSCS Card
City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Full UK Category B driving licence (C1 desirable)
Experience using mobile IT devices for works management
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly
Experience working in an organisation of similar scope and complexity
Knowledge of CDM Regulations
Ability to plan workloads and take proactive preventative action
Ability to deliver customer-focused services

 Desirable:

IPAF certification
7.5 tonne licence (C1)
Experience delivering large-scale public maintenance services
Evidence of continuing professional development

What We Offer

For candidates who are working well in this employment, scope for a permanent position.
A supportive, inclusive and professional working environment
The opportunity to contribute to essential city-wide infrastructure
A varied and rewarding role with real community impact

 If you are an experienced Approved Electrician seeking a role where your technical skills make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

 👉 Apply today via this advert to be considered

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