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We are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit an Approved Electrician for street lighting on a temporary ongoing basis.

• Title: Electrician Street Lighting
• Location: Edinburgh West
• Hours: Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
• Pay Rate: £17.72 – £20.83 per hour
• Duration: Temporary ongoing
• Start Date: ASAP
• Driver's licence: At least a Category B; C1 desirable

Working within the Roads Maintenance service, you will support the safe, efficient and high‑quality maintenance of street lighting assets. Your work will help ensure the safety, reliability and functionality of lighting across local communities.

• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing street lighting installations and equipment
• Fault finding, testing, installation and commissioning to industry standards
• Working at height using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
• Planning and prioritising workloads, identifying failures and taking preventative action
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and wiring regulations
• Using mobile IT devices for job management and reporting
• Communicating technical information clearly and professionally
• Delivering a customer‑focused service

We are seeking a motivated, safety‑conscious professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality technical work.

• Approved Electrician status
• 18th Edition Gold CSCS Card
• City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Full UK Category B driving licence (C1 desirable)
• Experience using mobile IT devices for works management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Experience working in an organisation of similar scope and complexity
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Ability to plan workloads and take proactive preventative action
• Ability to deliver customer‑focused services

• IPAF certification
• 7.5 tonne licence (C1)
• Experience delivering large‑scale public maintenance services
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Scope for a permanent position for candidates who perform well in this role
• A supportive, inclusive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to essential city‑wide infrastructure
• A varied and rewarding role with real community impact

If you are an experienced Approved Electrician seeking a role where your technical skills make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

• Apply today via this advert to be considered.