The Opportunity

We offer a competitive package with overtime available and an excellent working environment contributing to our efforts to create a better place to live, work and travel. We are looking for keen and enthusiastic applicants for the position of an Electrician.

What is the purpose of this role?

To maintain the network, install all electrical equipment, street light column, bollards, signs and feeder pillars this includes all associated wiring. Install cables cut outs and lanterns and repairing lanterns with interchangeable electronic components.

• Location: Forth Road Bridge Unit, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SF
• Working hours: 40 hours a week working from Monday to Thursday 07:45-16:30 and Friday 07:45-15:30

What will this role involve?

• Undertake all routine street lighting faults
• Carry out electrical inspection tests and install electrical equipment where you would diagnose and replace failed components
• Excavate for bollard and sign foundations
• Commissioning of new lighting columns/bollards and lit signs
• Follow Amey’s Zero Code by ensuring yourself, others and the working environments are safe

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate would:

• Have a Full Driving Licence
• City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation works
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing is desirable
• Have experience of street lighting and manual work involving an element of hand excavation
• Able to work at heights up to 12 meters
• Be knowledgeable on Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE)
• Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills

What makes Amey unique?

In return for your commitments you will be making a difference within your local community. Working for Amey, you will be eligible to receive excellent benefits such as:

• A wealth of career and development opportunities within Amey
• 24 days paid holiday + bank holidays with the options to purchase additional holiday
• Discounted Gym Membership, Travel Insurance and Car Incentive Scheme
• Discounts at high street stores including, cheaper cinema tickets and special offers available at local restaurants