Electric Skyline
Established in 2007 and headquartered in Claremorris with Regional Offices in, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Donegal and Tullamore. Electric Skyline is a leading-edge electrical contracting & consultancy company at the forefront of the Lighting and Utility Services sector in Ireland.
Electric Skyline provides lighting solutions throughout all 32 counties and maintain in excess of 200,000 public lights across 14 Irish local authorities. Electric Skyline is the largest dedicated Sports Lighting Contractor in Ireland. Our team are highly experienced in Public Lighting, Sports Lighting, Solar PV and EV chargers.
Our Vision is to be the recognised leader in empowering communities to thrive whilst preserving our environment.
Safety is a priority in all our projects. We pride ourselves on an excellent Safety Record and we continuously work towards company improvements and initiatives to maintain our excellent Health, Safety & Environment record. Health, Safety and Environment are at the forefront when planning and carrying out all work activities.
Job Summary:
Based in Cork City and reporting to the Project Manager for Cork. This role ensures that streetlights and other public lighting fixtures are functioning correctly and safely, enhancing public safety and visibility in public spaces.
Responsibilities:
Public Lighting Patrol & Inspection
Patrol assigned routes to identify faults in public lighting infrastructure (e.g. lamps out, flickering lights, damaged columns, exposed wiring).
Detect and report collisions, vandalism, or safety hazards involving lighting assets.
Monitor lighting performance and identify recurring or systemic issues.
Fault Reporting & Documentation
Accurately log faults using company systems (mobile device, handheld unit, or written reports).
Record location, asset numbers, fault type, and urgency level.
Liaise with the Public Lighting Supervisor or Control Centre regarding urgent or dangerous defects.
Provide clear handover reports at the end of each shift.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Carry out night patrol of public lighting inventory per defined route.
Conduct regular patrols to inspect streetlights and other public lighting fixtures.
Identify and document lighting outages, damages and other malfunctions
Accurate reporting of all findings and issues using designated reporting system
Communicate urgent issues to the Project Manager
Customer & Public Interaction
Act as a professional representative of the company when dealing with members of the public, Gardaí, or emergency services.
Provide reassurance and information where appropriate, within role limits.
Escalate public safety concerns immediately.
Driving standards
Demonstrated excellent driving skills, ensuring safe, efficient vehicle operation in varied conditions.
Maintains high standards of vehicle cleanliness and conducts regular checks to ensure optimal condition and safety.
The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibility of the person assigned to this role. This is not intended as an exhaustive list, duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned in line with business needs.
Required Qualifications:
Familiarity with public lighting systems is desirable.
Strong observational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Basic proficiency in using computers and mobile devices for reporting
Comfortable driving for extended periods in various weather conditions
Experience:
Previous driving experience
Certifications:
Full Clean manual driver’s license.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Organizational Skills – Maintaining tidiness and prioritizing tasks.
Attention to Detail – Identify of faulty assets
Technical Skills – Good with Tablet and mobile phone
Communication & Teamwork – Sharing and updating team with additional faults.
Time Management – Handling daily tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines.
Problem-Solving Abilities – Communication of issues with Tablet and software with support team.
Health & Safety Awareness – Following safety procedures and keeping work areas hazard-free.
Why Work for us:
We are an equal opportunities employer
You get to do your be your best everyday.
Our values are part of everything we do.
We value and recognise all employees and everyone gets an opportunity to grow and develop.
We want to learn from you, bring your ideas to us and lets discuss them further.
We are flexible with our employees.
We support your future career development.
We look after our Teams and ensure they are supported with our EAP.
We also bring some fun, our Sports and Social Team are always planning in the background.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
