Street Lighting Supervisor

Location: Leeming Bar, with travel across North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Salary: From £42,412 per year (Grade 8)

Help Light the Way Across North Yorkshire

Are you an experienced Street Lighting professional ready to take the lead in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative electrical engineering services?

Join NY Highways as a Street Lighting Supervisor and play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of our electrical engineering activities. From major works to cyclical maintenance and third-party contracts, you’ll oversee a wide range of projects that help keep North Yorkshire illuminated and safe.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage operatives, mentor apprentices, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and team development, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising and managing operatives and depot operations
• Overseeing planned and emergency electrical engineering programmes
• Maintaining accurate site records and supporting budget planning
• Ensuring compliance with HEA/HERS standards and assessments
• Leading staff appraisals, onboarding, and mentoring of apprentices
• Setting safety performance measures and promoting a positive team culture
• Supporting delivery of major and minor works, passenger transport, and third-party contracts

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in highway electrical activities (repairs, testing, installation)
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance related to street lighting and electrical design
• Ability to travel across North Yorkshire

Desirable:

• Leadership experience in supervising teams and managing depot operations
• Familiarity with HEA/HERS staff assessments and compliance
• Strong communication and mentoring skills

Read the full job description here

Why Join Us?

At NY Highways, we invest in our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay & Progression: Annual pay reviews and opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in your role.
• Generous holiday allowance: 24 days + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 5 years)
• Job Security: A strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady pipeline of public and private sector work.
• Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Click here to explore our full benefits package.

How to Apply

Click here to complete a short online application form and upload your CV.
Your supporting statement will help us assess your suitability—please refer to the job description when applying.

For a confidential chat or help with your application, contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) – 07814 932 389 or email ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 9th September 2025

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.