Lighting Technician

SHV Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Southampton is seeking a Lighting Technician to carry out inspection and testing services on street lighting across the UK. This role involves traveling, working on-site, and requires a Full UK driving license. Comprehensive training will be provided to facilitate success in this dynamic role. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive pay, generous annual leave, enhanced family leave, and various perks that contribute to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to work away from home.
• Demonstrates an interest in the field of work.
• Ability to work with a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test street lighting for the highways industries across the UK.
• Communicate and liaise with clients and colleagues.
• Record electronic test results to a high standard for reporting.

Skills

Full UK Valid driving license

Communication skills

Experience in a similar role

Education

HERS ECS card

HEA NVQ level 2 qualification

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling, and spending time outdoors? Then this role could be for you! As a Lighting Technician, you will work closely with the wider team and the majority of the workload will consist of travelling and working on-site. We offer a competitive salary for this role, with scope for significant increase with overtime and allowances.

Overview

The main purpose of our Lighting Technicians is carrying out inspection and testing services, mainly on street lighting for the highways industries across the UK.

Your daily tasks will consist of the following components:

• Structural inspection and testing of highway lighting columns
• Communicating and liaison with clients and colleagues
• Recording accurately electronic test results to a high standard for reporting
• Working with our UKAS accredited systems
• Data collection of highway assets
• Be the face of Kiwa CMT when on site with customers

You’ll receive comprehensive training to ensure you have the knowledge and support needed to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Full UK Valid driving license, as you will be using company vehicles to travel to and from client sites
• Be able to work with a varied workload
• Demonstrate an interest in the field of work
• Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team
• Willing to work away from home
• Experience in a similar or cross over role (desirable)
• Holds a HERS ECS card and the HEA NVQ level 2 qualification (desirable)

Qualifications:

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• £28,450 – £31,800 per annum, plus overtime opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, field-based role
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

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