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Street Lighting Electrician

Morgan Hunt Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Nairn, Highland IV12 5EF, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a permanent Electrician role based in the Highlands, offering a 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime and standby payments.
  • The position involves cyclic and reactive repairs to electrical street lighting across the North West of Scotland, requiring the applicant to participate in an emergency standby rota.
  • Candidates should have experience inspecting and maintaining private electrical supplies, along with a familiarity with BS7671 standards and a fully approved UK driving licence.
  • The salary includes standby cover at £121.56 per week, with overtime rates of 1.5x for day shifts and up to 1.8x for night shifts over 40 hours.
  • Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities, with a willingness to work in various conditions, including heights and confined spaces.

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a permanent Electrician role based in the Highlands. This role will be based on a 40 hour a week contract, with the opportunity for overtime and standby payments. The Electrician will undertake cyclic and reactive repairs to electrical street lighting across the North West of Scotland. The successful applicant will work within shift requirements and participate in an emergency standby rota. This role also occasionally requires periods away from the operational base.Role includes:

  • Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults efficiently to minimise disruptions to road users.
  • Adhering to safety standards and regulations to uphold the safety of the public and your team.
  • Providing technical expertise and recommendations for continuous improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Familiar with the standard of BS7671.
  • Previous experience of inspecting and maintaining private electrical supplies.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to perform efficiently under demanding conditions.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical safety regulations and practices.
  • Willingness to work in various conditions, including heights and confined spaces.
  • A fully approved UK driving licence.
  • Mewps ticket or IPAF Highly desirable

Why work for my client?Standby cover 1 in 5 = £121.56 per weekOvertime 1.5x day shiftNightshift 1.3x within 40hrs Overtime 1.8x - Nightshift over 40 hoursPension - Matches up to 6%

Holidays - You are entitled to 20 days holiday (pro rata) per year. This entitlement will rise by 1 day (pro rata) for each year of service to a maximum of 24 days per annum.

In addition to the above, you will be awarded 1 additional day (pro rata) annual leave for every five years service, up to a maximum of a further 5 days.This role could also be considered on a temp basis

For more information call Sam Pirie on

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.