Area Street Lighting Technician

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624493
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 6 September
Interview Date: 15 & 16 September 2026

The Role:

The Street Lighting Team sits within our Universal Services directorate. We manage the ongoing maintenance and energy provision to street lights and other illuminated highway equipment. We also provide a range of services including provision of specialist advice and guidance to internal and external clients including major housing developers and consultants.

What you’ll do:

Your role will be to assist with the monitoring of the of the contract, undertaking inspections, site measurements and post work checks to ensure works are completed in accordance with agreed plans and specifications. You'll also provide regular reports to senior managers as well as liaison with customers, contractors, and local authority clients.

The role will be linked to a Level 4 Asset Manager Apprenticeship subject to the successful candidate meeting the entry criteria and an appropriate training provider delivering the apprenticeship course.

The postholder is expected to attend training and complete an 18 month Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the standard: Level 4 Project Manager . 

This opportunity is advertised as full-time; however, we are also happy to consider applications from people wanting to work on a part-time basis and/or wanting to work flexibly. 

What we’re looking for:

The Street Lighting Team in our Highways, Traffic and Transport Group is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Area Street Lighting Technician to join the team. You'll be customer focused assisting with street lighting asset management to ensure successful delivery of the street lighting PFI contract. 

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package . 

Additional Information:

Area Street Lighting Technician Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Julian Higgins, Assistant Highways Manager on View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk

 

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