Purpose of the post
•Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
•To undertake the full range of 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.
•Undertake all inspection and testing work including completion of certification.
Responsibility for functions
•Any equipment, vehicle, machinery or goods appertaining to the duties mentioned.
Main duties
•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 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.
•competent to attend emergencies during and outside working hours
•be able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
•be willing to attend emergency situations outside working hours on a standby system.
•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.
•be familiar with the health and safety legislation and the department’s policies etc.
•ensure P.P.E. is utilised when working and stored correctly when not in use
•be willing to undertake all training required 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
•Manage all stock on vehicles and site, and communicate with engineer/works supervisor regarding any issues.
•ensure that all paperwork (time sheets, vehicle sheets) and certificates are completed accurately and on time
•Be aware of the Health and Safety Act and co-operate with the Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the Unit conforms with the relevant requirements.
•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.
•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 duty which corresponds 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
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