Lighting Technician, Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Lighting Technician - PKC13541
£37,015 - £40,825
Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Street Lighting Superintendent you will be responsible for identifying, programming, designing and ensuring the successful completion of all street lighting and illuminated sign maintenance works.

You will assist in the supervision of new works carried out by Tayside Contracts, external contractors and private developers. You will also assist the Street Lighting Manager in monitoring the section’s performance, profitability and levels of service.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The successful post holder will assist in undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities associated with all aspects of workload within the Street Lighting Partnership including deputising for the Lighting Superintendent as required.  

You will have flexibility to provide support across the Street Lighting Partnership where the needs and demands require this to improve resilience, efficiency, effectiveness as we work towards common outcomes.

Supervising and managing routine maintenance works via asset management system. Ensure the programme of works and inspections complies with relevant legislation.   

Preparing a prioritised list of annual and future years street lighting planned maintenance works based on inspections and interrogation of computerised asset management system. Preparing lighting and electrical designs for the works identified.

Supervising the construction of planned maintenance works, whether by Tayside Contracts or external contractors, ensuring Specifications, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety and Electrical legislation are adhered to.

Providing electrical advice to other Council services, outside bodies, the public and community representatives and attend meetings as required.

Liaising with Scottish & Southern Energy for new connections, faults and planned maintenance. Programme and supervise SSE works on site as required.

The post holder will assist in undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities associated with all aspects of workload within the Roads Service. 

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience in the design of Street Lighting schemes including lighting and electrical designs.

Experience of supervising routine maintenance programmes for street lighting and illuminated signs via asset management system.

Experience of preparing and Supervising planned maintenance programmes based on inspections and interrogation of asset management system.

Experience of providing electrical advice to other Council services, outside bodies, the public and community representatives.

Experience of working with Scottish & Southern Energy for new connections, faults and planned maintenance.

Ability to work within small team and communicate effectively with colleagues, other Council services, outside bodies, the public and community representatives.

Skills (Specialist)

• Knowledge of Client/Designer duties under CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of Street Lighting design legislation including BS 5489.
• Knowledge of lighting systems and associated cable networks.
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations BS7671.
• Knowledge of New Roads & Street Works Act 1991.

You must have HNC in Electrical Engineering.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Scott Denyer on 01738 476948 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.