Technician (Lighting) - 4 Posts - GLA13553 - #1677681

There are 4 roles which are 35 hours per week on a Monday to Friday basis. One is based at Gartcraig Depot and three are based at Eastgate, but you should have a flexible approach to working patterns and hours.

You will be an operational team member responsible for the development; installation; maintenance and monitoring of the City’s Street Lighting Network to meet service targets and enforce compliance with electrical regulations & technical standards. The post will also require the flexibility to assist Lighting projects and other Service streams to transform Glasgow City Council’s Street lighting estate, investing in LED technology/infrastructure to develop a safe, reliable energy efficient lighting network.

It is essential that you have a Degree/HND/HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent. However, a SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering demonstrating qualifying criteria for Technician Electrician or Approved Electrician status will also be considered. You should also have a BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition and a valid Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card supported with Health and Safety Assessment Certificate or have the ability to gain this within a year of appointment. It is essential to have a current driving licence.

You should also have a sound working knowledge of current Wiring Regulations, Technical Standards and Codes of Practice to electrical distribution and be able to support budgetary control and monitor performance against targets.

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