Electrician

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for self-motivated individuals to join the Council’s Neighbourhood & Environment Department in the Street Lighting Division.

As a Street Lighting Electrician, you will carry out the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of street lighting assets, illuminated signs, bollards, and associated electrical equipment. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high‑quality, safe, and reliable services for the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, and repair street lighting columns, lanterns, signs, and electrical components
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works
• Conduct fault-finding, testing, and inspection of electrical systems
• Work safely on the highway and follow all relevant legislation and codes of practice
• Provide excellent customer service when engaging with the public and stakeholders

Essential Criteria:

• Mandatory Requirements for an Electrician under the Highway Electrical Training and Competency Scheme e.g City and Guilds, N.V.Q level 3 or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve Chapter 8/IPAF/G39/GS38
• Driving of vehicles up to and over 7.5 ton, including the operation of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Cuss on 01495 311556

Closing Date:

27 February 2026

Interview Date:

19 March 2026