NDT Structural Testing Operative (Liverpool)

• A valid G39 – Electrical Safety in the Planning, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Public Lighting and Other Street Furniture qualification/certificate.
• A valid ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) card.
• Current Manual Handling training/certification.
• Previous street lighting or highways electrical experience.
• A full UK driving licence, as the role requires travelling between assets and sites throughout Liverpool.
• A good understanding of the hazards associated with working on and around street lighting columns and highways electrical assets.
• The ability to use tablets and electronic systems to accurately capture inspection information, measurements and photographs.

It would be advantageous for candidates to have:

• Previous NDT or structural testing experience within the highways or street lighting sector.
• Awareness, knowledge or training relating to GN22.
• Experience or training in the use of ATOMS or equivalent structural testing/assessment methodologies.
• Experience assessing loss of section, corrosion and structural deterioration in steel lighting columns and other highways assets.
• Experience using eddy-current and ultrasonic testing equipment.
• Previous experience inspecting lighting columns, signposts, illuminated signs, bollards or similar street furniture.
• Experience recording structural inspection results within an asset management or inspection database.

• Carrying out NDT structural condition testing of street lighting columns, traffic signs and other highways assets.
• Inspecting steel columns for corrosion, cracking and loss of wall section, including areas at and below ground level.
• Undertaking visual inspections of columns and associated components to identify signs of deterioration, damage or structural defects.
• Using specialist NDT equipment to assess the condition and remaining integrity of highway assets.
• Opening column doors and working around highways electrical equipment in accordance with appropriate electrical safety procedures.
• Taking accurate structural and wall-thickness measurements at specified locations.
• Recording inspection and test results accurately using digital data collection systems and tablets.
• Taking clear photographs of assets, defects, test locations and other relevant details to support inspection records.
• Identifying assets requiring further investigation, repair or other remedial action in accordance with the inspection methodology.
• Ensuring testing equipment is correctly used, checked and maintained.
• Following site-specific risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Working independently across Liverpool while maintaining a consistently high standard of inspection and data accuracy.