Public Lighting Operative - Street Lighting - Bankhead Roads Depot

Public Lighting Operative (PLO2) – Street Lighting
Operational Services

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452

Hours:

36 per week, 52 Weeks

An opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Street Lighting Operations Team for the post of Public Lighting Operative, based at Bankhead Roads Depot.

The post is a key position within the Street Lighting and Traffic Signs function of Operational Services.

Supporting the effective delivery of the Council’s Street Lighting service, the Public Lighting Operative (PLO2) will maintain the Council’s street lighting assets.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake this challenging but highly rewarding role. The successful candidate must have a detailed knowledge of the maintenance of street lighting installations.

In addition, the post holder will be required to participate in the Winter and Summer Standby Arrangements.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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