Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor

North Yorkshire County Council

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30,000–$40,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, Diversity, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Planning, Government, Internet Portal, Mentoring, Onboarding, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Portfolio Analysis, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Policies, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
24 days ago

Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor Location: Leeming Bar with some travel across North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent Full Time (40 hours),

Salary:                From £34,796 per annum

Location:            Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire

Contract:            Permanent Full Time (40 hours)

 

Are you an Electrician looking to take the next step in your career?  Could you bring in effective and innovative ways of working to an ambitious and growing company?

We are looking for someone with electrical experience to join us and support in the efficient running of Electrical Engineering activities across North Yorkshire.

 

Join NY Highways and help light the way for North Yorkshire's future

As a Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor at NY Highways, you will be responsible for supporting the Street Lighting Supervisor to manage operatives, the Street Lighting depot and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of electrical engineering activities.  Your work will be varied and will include major and minor works, passenger transport, HEA/HERS staff assessments, cyclical bulk clean and change as well as third party external work.

 

What we can offer you

We offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:

  •        We are pleased to offer a competitive salary from £34,796 per year in line with your skills, experience & qualifications
  •        A company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
  •        24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.  Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years
  •        We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
  •        Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. 

 

As a Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor you will be able to use your industry knowledge and experience to support work streams for both planned and emergency programmes of work, making sure they fit in with time, safety, and financial timescales.  You will maintain accurate records of site activities and setting financial budgets and you will be responsible for ensuring your team are compliant and have their HEA portfolio and assessments up to date.

You will be able to motivate others and be confident leading and mentoring junior colleagues including the onboarding of new starters and apprentices.  Taking part in staff appraisals, being a support for your colleagues and setting safety performance measures will all be important aspects of this role whilst developing your skills as a leader.

We will offer the support and training needed in your role to enable you to progress from trainee to supervisor level, allowing you to progress in your career when a role becomes available.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  •        City and Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation
  •        Wiring Regulations - 18th Edition
  •        Experience in highway Electrical related activities as an agent, supervisor or equivalent, undertaking, repairs, testing & new infrastructure installation
  •        Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to street lighting, electrical design, inspection and maintenance.
  •        Ability to reach sites across North Yorkshire

For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities, please view the job description here.

 

Who are NY Highways?

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.  From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce. 

With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn't much we don't know about highway maintenance.  Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.  Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology - from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles

For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a short online application form, providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role, as well as uploading a current CV.

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932 389 or ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

 

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. 

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK. 

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol.   New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

 

 

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Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor

Salary: From £34,796 per annum

Location: Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent Full Time (40 hours)

Are you an Electrician looking to take the next step in your career? Could you bring in effective and innovative ways of working to an ambitious and growing company?

We are looking for someone with electrical experience to join us and support in the efficient running of Electrical Engineering activities across North Yorkshire.

Join NY Highways and help light the way for North Yorkshire's future

As a Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor at NY Highways, you will be responsible for supporting the Street Lighting Supervisor to manage operatives, the Street Lighting depot and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of electrical engineering activities. Your work will be varied and will include major and minor works, passenger transport, HEA/HERS staff assessments, cyclical bulk clean and change as well as third party external work.

What we can offer you

We offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:

  • We are pleased to offer a competitive salary from £34,796 per year in line with your skills, experience & qualifications
  • A company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
  • 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years
  • We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
  • Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

As a Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor you will be able to use your industry knowledge and experience to support work streams for both planned and emergency programmes of work, making sure they fit in with time, safety, and financial timescales. You will maintain accurate records of site activities and setting financial budgets and you will be responsible for ensuring your team are compliant and have their HEA portfolio and assessments up to date.

You will be able to motivate others and be confident leading and mentoring junior colleagues including the onboarding of new starters and apprentices. Taking part in staff appraisals, being a support for your colleagues and setting safety performance measures will all be important aspects of this role whilst developing your skills as a leader.

We will offer the support and training needed in your role to enable you to progress from trainee to supervisor level, allowing you to progress in your career when a role becomes available.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • City and Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation
  • Wiring Regulations - 18th Edition
  • Experience in highway Electrical related activities as an agent, supervisor or equivalent, undertaking, repairs, testing & new infrastructure installation
  • Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to street lighting, electrical design, inspection and maintenance.
  • Ability to reach sites across North Yorkshire

For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities, please view the job description here.

Who are NY Highways?

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce.

With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn't much we don't know about highway maintenance. Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge. Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology - from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles

For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a short online application form, providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role, as well as uploading a current CV.

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932 389 or ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

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Trainee Street Lighting Supervisor

Posted: 29/05/2026

Closing date: 05/06/2026

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