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Electrician, Edinburgh

Employer
Amey
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£24960 - £33280 per annum
Closing date
9 Mar 2020

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Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
None
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

About Amey

We're committed to creating better places for everyone. We take pride in making a difference, but also in being the difference: for the communities we serve, whatever the challenge, whatever the weather. By designing and consulting, building and maintaining, managing and investing in our country's services and infrastructures we create better places to live, work and travel.

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your well being. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. To bring out the better in you. To shine as a better team player or self starter. To help you commit to better each day, delivering whatever steps it takes, great or small, to create better places for

everyone.

We believe that we are what we do.

It's more than just wanting to do better.

At Amey we're proud to be the better



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.



What will this role involve?

Responsibility for one Operative Install all electrical equipment conforming to ASLEC and IEE 17th Edition wiring regulations Attend to routine street lighting faults Diagnose and replace failed components Carry out electrical inspection tests and install electrical equipment Excavate for bollard and sign foundations Block clean and change Make off SWA/PVC insulated cable Record test results using hand held computer Commissioning of new lighting columns/bollards/lit signs Take part in out of hours emergency services on a call out basis Other maintenance tasks as required Provide support to other Amey contracts Responsibility for the security of plant, tools and materials Responsible for the safe use of vehicles Responsibility for wearing all PPE Responsible for own health and safety and that of the public Responsible for achieving own performance targets The work is carried out outdoors hence you will be working in an environment of varying weather conditions and temperatures The post holder will attend all training deemed appropriate and will be expected to attend regular tool box talks The post holder will be required to work on a stand by rota



What are we looking for?

Driving Licence C1 Driving Licence desirable City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation works City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing desirable Able to work at heights of up to 12 metres 17th Edition desirable Certification for Electrical testing ASLEC Competency Portfolio Good all round project management knowledge Manual work involving an element of hand excavation Experience of street lighting Installations and associate maintenance desirable Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels Technical competencies Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE) Card ECS Personal Highways Safety HEA 302 - Signing, Lighting and Guarding Fire Extinguishers Environmental Awareness Tool Box Talk Banksman Slinger Abrasive Wheels ECS Health Test IPAF Use and Inspection of Harness CAT Scanner (Highways) IPAF Vertical Personnel Platform 1A IPAF Vehicle Mounted Platform to 26m LANTRA Health and Safety Awareness Manual Handling Highways Electrical Medicals - Other Ladder Use



What makes this role unique?

You will work with minimal supervision and will be responsible for achieving your own performance targets.



Company

About Amey

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

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