Job title: Leeds Lights Technician
Salary: £26,421.00 - £29,777.04
Hours: 37 (over a 7-day week including some weekends and unsociable hours)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Seacroft
As a Leeds Lights Technician, you’ll thrive in an outdoor environment and the opportunity to assist with the overall operational delivery of the city’s annual festive lighting displays.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Leeds Lights Technician you will bring to the role:
- Experience of outdoor lighting installations and control equipment
- Knowledge and experience of working at height, lifting operations and regulations
- Knowledge and understanding for health & safety practices and working on the highway
- Willingness to work outdoors and unsociable hours including weekends
- Able to work and contribute effectively as part of a close-knit team
About the role
As our next Leeds Lights Technician, you’ll have a keen interest in outdoor lighting and electrical control systems. Working with the Operations Supervisor and as part of a small dedicated team, the successful candidate will have a can-do attitude with excellent logistical and organisation skills.
The role is integral to our Leeds Lights Team within the Arts, Events & Venues service which manufacture, install, recover, maintain and store the council’s city centre and outer area and community festive light displays based at its workshop in Seacroft.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete online application and upload your CV.
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Nicholas Dangas, Leeds Lights Manager. Call 0113 5352056 or email Nicholas.dangas@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Leeds City Council Job Profile
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
