Electrical Operative - Manchester, United Kingdom - Amey plc

Amey plc

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To carry out all aspects of electrical installation and maintenance works on street lighting assets/highway furniture

What will this role involve?:

Carry out routine maintenance including bulk change/clean of lanterns and sign poles Clean signs and bollards, 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, Responsibility for the security of plant, tools, materials and IT equipment, Responsible for the safe use of vehicles, Responsibility for wearing all PPE, Responsible for own health and safety and that of the public, Responsible for achieving own performance targets Adhering to and working to Amey Core Values, Working outdoors in an environment of varying temperatures and weather, Attendance at regular tool box talks, Attend all required training as necessary, Any other tasks as required / necessary commensurate with the role There will be a requirement to work some unsociable hours and overtime and to undertake emergency call out on a rota system

What are we looking for?:

Appropriate qualifications relevant to street lighting, Full UK driving licence, C1E or C1 desirable, electrical qualifications desirable, Problem solving skills.

Self-motivated and pro-active Excellent communication skills (verbal/written). Abrasive Wheels (cut off saw), ECS card, CAT Scanner (Highways), Banksman Slinger signaller desirable, ECS Health and safety Test, Emergency First Aid at Work, Fire awareness, HEA 30- Traffic Management, IPAF Use and Inspection of Harness, IPAF 1B Vehicle Mounted Platform to 26m, Manual Handling, NRSWA - Street works, Ladders/step ladders User/inspector, NVQ L- street lighting maintenance, HEA training/qualifications desirable

What makes this role unique?:

You will need a professional attitude to work, flexible, willing to learn and train, be resourceful and capable of working independently and as part of a team, a good opportunity to join a busy growing street lighting team

About Amey:

We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table.

But we do have one thing in common:
we all take personal pride in our public service.

With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do.

We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure.

We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported.

Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.