Leeds Lights Technician

Job title: Leeds Lights Technician

Salary: C1 £29,542 - £32,046

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Clarence Road, Leeds

About Us

Leeds Lights is a specialist team within Leeds City Council responsible for designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining the city's award-winning festive lighting displays. Each year, we manufacture, repair and install over 1,000 illuminated motifs across Leeds City Centre and the surrounding towns and district centres. We also dress hundreds of live and cut Christmas trees throughout the city, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming festive atmosphere for residents, businesses and visitors.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our small, dedicated team.

The role is varied and split between workshop-based duties and on-site installation work throughout the year.

For approximately six months of the year, you will work within our workshop manufacturing, repairing, testing, maintaining and organising festive lighting equipment and displays. You will play a key role in ensuring all lighting installations are prepared to the highest standards before installation.

During the festive installation season, you will work as part of a team installing and removing festive lighting displays across Leeds city centre and the wider region. This work often takes place during evenings, nights and weekends to minimise disruption and ensure installations are completed safely and efficiently.

This is a physically demanding role that requires flexibility, commitment and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

About You

• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards work.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality and attendance.
• A genuine enthusiasm for hands-on work and outdoor activities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• The confidence to work independently when required.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours, evenings and weekends during peak periods.
• Previous experience in electrical, lighting, manufacturing, installation, maintenance or similar practical environments would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist with the operational delivery of the Leeds Lights service in the manufacture, installation, recovery, maintenance and storage of the council’s city centre and outer area and community festive light displays and city dressing banners. The role is worked over 7 days which will at times involve unsociable hours, weekend working and working in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and recover the city centre and outer ward area festive light lamp column motifs, signs, tree lighting, catenary spans, displays and internal decoration schemes
• Produce, maintain and refurbish new and existing motifs, signs, tree lights, displays and decorations within the Leeds Lights workshop at the Highways Seacroft depot
• Install and recover city dressing banners in accordance with the terms and conditions of the council contracted scheme
• Drive and safely operate a variety of council owned and hired commercial vehicles including vehicle mounted hoists
• Install, maintain, test and repair of all electrical equipment including part night sensor cells and timer clocks as directed in lamp columns and street furniture
• Use, maintenance, testing and repair of all hand and power tools and portable appliances
• Ensure a due regard for the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work at all times, promoting safe working practices for all staff, contractors, visitors and public
• Understand and adhere to site instructions, risk assessment, method statements and safe working practices for all operational tasks
• Assist with the use, storage and recording of stock inventory for all operational materials to ensure appropriate quality, reliability and value for money
• Assist with the safe implementation of temporary traffic management arrangements for scheduled works on the highway in line with Chapter 8 regulations
• Assist with designing and implementing street plans for new and existing outer area festive displays.
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external contractors, clients, stakeholders, partners, trade unions and other appropriate agencies where required
• Be aware of relevant financial regulations to carry out financial transactions
• Be aware of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and interpret and apply them consistently
• Use initiative to adapt to changing circumstances
• Responsible for the management of contractors and agency staff on site as required
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post

Qualifications

G39 Electrical safety certificate in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture, or willingness to attend and qualify within 3 months.

IPAF accreditation for working at heights using mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP’s), or willingness to attend and qualify within 3 months. C1 Driving Licence and CPC Drivers qualification, or willingness to attend and qualify within 6 months

Essential Requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

• Able to work on own initiative and make practical decision
• Able to work calmly and maintain effectiveness under pressure
• Able to work alone and as a part of a small, dedicated team
• Able to undertake manual handling and work at height safely and confidently
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people including customers, clients and contractors at appropriate levels
• Able to use IT packages – word, excel, access and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of outdoor lighting installations and control equipment
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical systems, power tools and plant machinery
• Knowledge of working at height regulations, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the use of mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP’s)
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and the ability to interpret and apply them consistently.
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 regulations for safe street work on the highway
• Experience of using various IT software packages including Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel
• Experience of working within a workshop and outdoor environments
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working at heights and using mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP’s)
• Experience of operating basic electrical equipment and systems
• Experience of liaising with contractors, members of the public and staff
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment to working in the outdoor lighting industry
• Willingness to work outdoors and unsociable hours including weekends
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for innovation and change

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable Requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role. Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

• Able to solve problems and handle multiple priorities
• Able to contribute to service standards and improvements
• Knowledge of the Electricity at Work Act and all current industry lighting and electrical systems and regulations
• Knowledge of the council’s key priorities and ambitions
• Experience of undertaking street works in a busy / city centre environment
• Experience of working within local government