Electrical Operative

Company description:

Amey Group Information Services Limited

Job description:

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, site-based Electrical Operative to join our Walsall Street Lighting account. This role will be based on-site at Amey, 200 Pelsall Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS8 7EN.

Amey has worked in partnership with Walsall Council since 2002 to improve and maintain the street lighting stock and standardising the lighting throughout Walsall. Amey has greatly improved the night-time environment across Walsall since the partnerhsip began. Electrical Operative plays an important part in carrying out all aspects of electrical installation and maintenance works on street lighting assets/highway furniture.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week - shift pattern to be discussed at interview

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Carry out routine maintenance including bulk change/clean of lanterns and sign poles
• Excavate for column, bollard and sign foundations
• Completion of daily work records and risk assessments
• Working at heights of up to 12 metres
• High demand for physical tasks i.e. digging
• Provide support to other Amey contracts as required
• Working outdoors in an environment of varying temperatures and weather
• Attendance at regular tool box talks
• There will be a requirement to work some unsociable hours and overtime and to undertake emergency call out on a rota system

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Appropriate qualifications relevant to street lighting
• ECS card
• CAT Scanner (Highways)
• HEA 302 – Traffic Management
• NRSWA – Street works, Ladders/step ladders User/inspector

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have HEA training/qualifications, Banksman Slinger signaller and C1E or C1 to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

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
• 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 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!