Technical Assistant - Street Lighting, 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:

Technical Assistant, Street Lighting - PKC13625
£27,010 - £28,455
Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth

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

Reporting to the Street Lighting Superintendent you will assist in identifying, programming and designing street lighting and illuminated sign maintenance works. You will also assist in the supervision of new works carried out by Tayside Contracts. 

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

Your duties will include:

• Having flexibility to provide support across the Street Lighting Partnership area where the needs and demands require this, to improve resilience, efficiency and effectiveness as we work towards common outcomes.
• Assisting with Routine Maintenance, Capital Works and Illuminated Signs activities.
• Monitoring, inputting and updating records within the Street Lighting asset management system.       
• Assisting in preparing a list of annual and future years street lighting planned maintenance works based on inspections and interrogation of the asset management system.
• Following training, assisting in preparing lighting and electrical designs for the works identified.
• Following training, assisting in responding to Planning Applications and Road Construction Consent requests.
• Book programmed works via the Aurora slot booking system and assist in the supervision of the programmed maintenance works by Tayside Contracts.
• Responding to Customer Care and Public Utility enquiries.     
• Liaising with Scottish & Southern Energy for new connections, faults and planned maintenance.
• Programming SSE works on site as required.

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

Skills & Experience Required

You will have good general education.  Ideally Higher Grade English and Mathematics and NC modules or equivalent in relevant disciplines.

You will be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office software. 

You will have the ability to inspect road lighting apparatus.

You will have the ability to have a flexible approach to working hours or location, and to the varying duties of the post.

You will have the ability to make decisions based on research and the application of relevant statutory regulations.

You will have the ability to resolve problems independently and/or refer if necessary.

Ideally you will have previous experience within a Local Government Roads Authority environment.

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.