Inspector

Job description

We are looking for an Inspector (Night Scout) to become part of our Birmingham Interim Services Contract team in Aston, Birmingham. In this position, you will play an essential part in ensuring that Birmingham's streets remain safe and well-lit at night. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently whilst being part of a supportive team environment. Location: 142 Thimble Mill Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B7 5HR Hours: 40 hours per week – evenings and nights Salary: £27,976 per year + excellent benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Night Scout, you'll be at the heart of our network management operations, helping to identify and resolve electrical faults across the city's highways infrastructure. Your day to day will include: Conducting night-time driven surveys of the network to identify faults in street lighting and illuminated traffic signs Accurately recording and raising jobs for electrical asset defects using handheld technology Supporting planning and operations teams with follow-up inspections to ensure assets are functioning properly Processing and raising jobs from public enquiries efficiently Reporting urgent defects promptly to the Operational Control Room to ensure public safety What are we looking for? This role of Night Scout is great for someone who: Holds a full UK driving licence and is comfortable driving at night Has knowledge of highways electrical assets and understands how they operate Holds HEA 210 and HEA 210.1 (G39) qualifications desirable but training will be provided Is confident using technology, including interpreting maps and spatial data Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer care Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier