Technician - Street Lighting

Job Details

Grade: 7D

Hourly Rate: £17.01 - £18.67

Salary: £31,049.97 - £34,079.47 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Street Lighting Technician to work within its Street Lighting Asset Team. The successful applicant will assist the appropriate Team Leader(s) in the delivery of all elements of the day to day running of the service, including assisting the Street Lighting Operational team where necessary, along with any other Council works deemed appropriate relating to roads maintenance and the street lighting asset.

Essential

Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Graded Electrician City and Guilds 2330 Parts 1 & 2 or willing to obtain within an agreed timescale of appointment

ERG 39 Course – Scottish Power or willing to obtain within an agreed timescale of appointment

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Alex Young by telephone on 03001001800 Ex 8104 or by email at AYoung1@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.