Technician (Lighting)(Readvertisement) - GLA12832

Job Description

There role is 35 hours per week on a Monday to Friday basis -  based at Gartcraig Depot you should have a flexible approach to working patterns and hours.                                      In  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. 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. 

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

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