Trainee Lighting Technician Derby 2023

Are you looking for an entry-level position and willing to learn on-the-job training? Then this role might just be for you. As a Trainee Lighting Technician, you will work closely with the wider team and majority of the workload will consist of travelling and working on-site. The salary for this role is £23,000 per annum, with expected earnings reaching £28,000-£30,000 with overtime and bonus allowances.

About the Role

The main purpose of our Trainee 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
• Corrosion investigation
• Be the face of Kiwa CMT when on site with customers

Do you have what it takes?

• Hold a Full UK Valid driving licence, as you will be using company vehicles to travel and from client sites.
• Able to learn with on-the-job training
• Be able to work with a varied workload
• Demonstrate an interest in the field of work
• Experience in a similiar or cross over role is desirable but not essential
• Training will be provided to achieve a HERS ECS card and the HEA NVQ level 2 qualification.
• 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 for short periods (days/nights with overtime allowance).

What can you expect from us in return?

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 38.75 hours a week, Mon-Fri
• £23,000 per annum
• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Holiday Buying Scheme
• Welcome pack
• Salary Reviews
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers

Why work at Kiwa?

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; ‘We ARE Kiwa’, Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan’s from around the world and from any background.

We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don’t tolerate behaviours that don’t follow these values.

Are you interested in the Trainee Lighting Technician position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today!