Purpose of the Post.
•Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
•To assist the Supervisor by undertaking the full range of duties associated with the supervisor’s post and all electrical work required for the installation and maintenance of lighting columns, illuminated signs,non-illuminated signs and all other associated street furniture. Any other electrical work as may be required by the authority from time to time.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
•Any equipment, vehicle, machinery or goods appertaining to the duties mentioned.

Main Duties

•To assist with the management of the Street Lighting Service in connection with resources in an efficient, effective and economical manner with particular consideration to the following:

•To assist the supervisor by undertaking the lead role on schemes as required.

•All electrical work associated with the installation and maintenance of lighting columns, signs and other street furniture.
 
•All electrical work associated with the planned periodic maintenance of lighting columns, signs and other street furniture.

•To undertake inspection and testing of all lighting columns, signs and other street furniture as per cyclic requirement and in response to any queries of complaints received from the public.

•To undertake inspection and testing of all lighting columns, signs and other street furniture as per cyclic requirement and communicate results to engineer/supervisor.
 
•Manage all your required documentation/certification and ensure they are completed correctly and returned to the work supervisor/engineer promptly.
 
•Ensure that all work and certification comply with all current legislation/recommendations e.g EWR 1989, HASAWA 1974 and BS7671.
 
•Ensure compliance with all current BSI and NICEIC standards.
 
•Ensure that all documentation/certification which sets the standard to enable compliance with the law has been signed.

•Ensure that all work schedules are discussed with the works supervisor/engineer and provide feedback on all jobs.
 
•Ensure that your allocated PDA is functional at all times and utilised fully to manage the authority’s assets.
 
•Ensure that all faults/defects are clearly communicated to the engineer/works supervisor immediately.
 
•To undertake night inspections as and when required (weekly, fortnightly, monthly etc) and ensure that all documentation is completed/recorded and signed accordingly.

•Manage all stock on vehicles and site, and communicate with engineer/works supervisor regarding any issues.
 
•Ensure that Sector Scheme qualifications/training is obtained within 12 months of appointment to the role.

•Ensure that ERG39 qualification training is obtained within 12 months of appointment to the role.
 
•Mentor and assist the development of any apprentice working for the department.
 
•Be willing to attend emergency situations outside working hours on a standby system.

•Complete all certificates/test forms to the required standard.

•To deputise for the supervisor as and when required and assist with providing suitable cover during holidays/sickness periods.

•Ensure P.P.E. is utilised when working and stored correctly when not in use.

•To undertake all training requirement to enable the work to be completed safely and to an approved/recognised standard.

•To undertake the required vehicle checks and full completion of relevant paperwork.

•Ensure that all paperwork, time sheets, vehicle sheets and certificates are completed accurately and on time.

•To assist the Senior Lighting Engineer in undertaking highway lighting inspections of all lighting assets.

•Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and work in partnership with the Department’s Health and Safety and quality Assurance manager to ensure that the Unit complies with the relevant requirements.

•Undertake any other reasonable duties, as required by the Engineer/Supervisor.

•The Highways and Municipal Department is committed to the principles of Performance management and, from time to time it will be necessary to participate in projects involved in reaching specific achievements.

•THERE IS A DUTY TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES WITH PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE WORKFORCE AND PUBLIC IN RELATION TO IT.

•Responsibility for self-development.

•Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.

•Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.

•Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.

•Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.

•Undertake any other reasonable duties which correspond to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.

•Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
 
Special Circumstances

•Must hold a full driving licence.

•Working outside normal working hours to respond to the Service’s requirements in relation to emergency situations.

•The postholder may be called upon to work outside his/her usual area in the case of emergency or specific needs of the service.