Electrical Operative

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrical Operative to join our Wakefield Street Lighting account. This role is based onsite in Wakefield, and your home depot will be Altofts Road, Normanton WF6 2XA

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm)

We are the Street Lighting PFI Service Provider for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council and have recently commenced a large project to retrofit low energy LED lighting to help Wakefield meet their pledge to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2038. The main purpose of this role is to undertake electrical installation works associated with the LED upgrade project. This will involve the removal of the existing luminaires and cabling and replacement with new LED luminaires, associated cabling, and a Central Management System (CMS).

From time to time you will also be required to undertake street lighting maintenance work to ensure we keep the lights on and meet the contractual requirements of the PFI Performance Standards. You will also be required to undertake the installation and removal of all illuminated equipment on the highway network, including street lighting, illuminated signs and feeder pillars this includes all associated wiring.

You will be responsible for:

• Assist in the electrical testing of street lighting apparatus and cables.
• Install electrical equipment including LED lanterns.
• Excavate holes for foundations
• Completion of required electrical test sheets and work records.
• Working at heights of up to 12 metres.
• High demand for physical tasks including digging.
• The job requires regular contact with Statutory Undertakers’ operatives and members of the public.
• Responsibility for the security of plant, tools and materials, safe use of vehicles and for wearing all PPE.
• Responsible for your own health and safety and that of the public. Working outdoors in an environment of varying weather and temperatures.
• There will be a requirement to work some unsociable hours and overtime.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full UK driving licence (HGV License preferable)
• Must be able to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions
• Experienced working with electrical installations within the public realm & highways
• City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• Have relevant CSCS / ECS Card

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 including:
• HGV Class 2 & HIAB Operator
• Future enrolment on to the Duke of Edinburgh
• IPAF license category 1B (This will allow you to operate MEWP’s)
• Traffic Management Chapter 8 (Setting up of traffic cones, safe working etc)
• Self-Isolation & G39 (This will allow you to work on the columns & the assets around the network safely)
• Additional training such as manual handling, handheld tools, reversing vehicle
• 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 peopleservices@amey.co.uk 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!