Vacancies
We’re proud of the friendly, ambitious culture we have here at Abacus Lighting. The results of this development driven culture can be seen by the number of long term members of the Abacus team as we focus on building careers rather than jobs.
Our Current Vacancies…
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Due to expansion, Abacus Lighting, a world leading provider of external lighting solutions are seeking a field based electrician. The role involves working on our customer sites such as leading sports stadiums, rail, ports, airports and retail carparks across the UK.
What we are seeking:
- Electrician with time served Electrical apprenticeship.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical grade.
- BS 7671 18th Edition (update to 18th edition may be sponsored) IEE Regulations certified.
- C&G 2391 – Inspection & Testing an advantage.
- IPAF qualified an advantage.
- ECS Card, Gold or Black preferred
Qualities & Abilities
- You must be an electrically biased engineer with experience of working in an installation and maintenance environment. Mechanical background an advantage also.
- A proven history of installation, commissioning, fault finding, rectification and experience of maintenance techniques.
- Inspection and testing experience.
- Logical approach to breakdown analysis (fault finding / problem solving), pro-active maintenance and improvement work, who can demonstrate a sense of urgency whilst never compromising safety or quality of workmanship.
- To be Self-motivated, responsible, able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative.
- High standard of Health & Safety awareness, and the ability to read and follow RAMS strictly.
- A good knowledge of practicing continuous improvement techniques (desirable) and a pro-activeness for improved ways of working offering possible solutions to problems.
- Must hold a current UK driving licence.
Shifts and hours of work:
Base weekly hours are 37½, (Average 45 hours per week with overtime)
Some weekend working and Night shifts may be available – premium overtime rates apply.
You will be expected to work away from home on occasions.
This is a Full-time permanent role. You must possess a current, valid UK Driving license.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Work remotely:
- No
Please email your CV to [email protected]
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An excellent opportunity to be part of an Engineering team maintaining, improving and installing all aspects of column and mast lighting systems, across our client’s sites.
What we are seeking:
- Electrician Mate with Electrical experience.
- IPAF qualified an advantage.
- CSCS Card/ ECS
Qualities & Abilities
- You must have experience of working in an installation and maintenance environment.
- A Mechanical background is an advantage also.
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency whilst never compromising safety or quality of workmanship.
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Flexibility is essential in this role.
- To be Self-motivated, responsible, able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative.
- High standard of Health & Safety awareness, and the ability to read and follow RAMS strictly.
Shifts and hours of work:
Base weekly hours are 37½, (average 45 hours per week with overtime)
Some weekend working and Night shifts may be available – premium overtime rates apply.
You will be expected to work away from home on occasions.
This is a Full-time permanent role, you must possess a current, valid UK Driving license.
You must have right to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work remotely:
- No
Please email your CV to [email protected]
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Two positions available:
- Yorkshire
- Manchester
Job description
Home based in and around Manchester /York.
The field sales team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy sales environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
- To generate sales for a portfolio of accounts to achieve annual sales targets and achieve maximum profitability as agreed with the Sales Manager.
- Research new sales opportunities within the existing portfolio of accounts and identify new potential customers within the allocated sales area.
- Promote and develop new business potential covering the complete range of Abacus Products.
- Liaise with customers, colleagues, and works personnel on technical and commercial aspects as and when required.
- To maintain maximum profit levels in any commercial negotiations.
- To attend exhibitions as required and represent the Company in a professional manner.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Field sales experience – 2 years minimum. Engineering desirable but not essential
- Full & valid UK Driving License
- Previous success in your field
- Experience in managing sales accounts
The successful candidate will be expected to attend Abacus Head Office in NG17 on occasions.
If you are looking for your next challenge and have the attributes we need, please contact us with your CV.
Competitive Package
Salary dependant on experience.
Please send applications to [email protected]
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The role is within the Abacus Lighting Contracts Department working with high mast and column installation. A good working knowledge of electrical and civil engineering would be advantageous. Some of the project work could be for export and therefore may include overseas visits.
The purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate projects and timetables within the Abacus Contracts Department to ensure all objectives are met, safely within timescale and budget.
Qualities & Abilities
The role will consist of, but not be limited to the following tasks;
- Preparation and monitoring of project programming, on site start up, delivery, method statements, risk assessments, completion, testing, O & M manuals, will be responsible for a profit margin on each project.
- Contact with Sub-Contractors to define and implement plans and projects.
- Site visits as and when necessary to ensure objectives are being met by others.
- To monitor, report and update on projects throughout their progress.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in Project/Contract Construction Managing is essential.
- Educated to HNC or equivalent desirable.
- Health and Safety qualifications and Knowledge of Risk Assessments and method statements – highly desirable.
- Current CSCS card holder, i.e. Site Manager would be advantageous
- SMSTS card – preferable.
- London Underground/Network Rail knowledge/previous working experience – advantage.
- MUST possess excellent organisation and communication skills at all levels.
- MUST hold full UK Driving Licence.
Hours of Work:
7:30AM – 4:15PM Monday to Thursday (30 minutes lunch break)
7:30AM – 12PM Friday (no lunch break)
= 37.5 hours per week
Please send applications to [email protected]
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Roles and Responsibilities
The manufacturing team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic welder, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy manufacturing environment. The role will consist of, but not be limited to the following tasks;
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Welding street lighting columns (pipe) on a jig style production line
- Fettling and cleaning of components with use of grinders
- Manually guiding electrode/gun along weld line, most work will be done on rollers, with the pipe in the horizontal position
- Setting up of plant and machinery specific for the job in hand
- Use crane to load and unload components from jig (crane/manual handling training to be provided in house)
- Cleaning all welds, removing excess spatter and slag
- Experienced in using a variety of tools common in welding & fabricating
- Experienced in understanding and following Safe Working Practices for welding equipment
- Maintaining a high standard of quality whilst working to deadlines set by supervisor
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Welding qualifications required, level of qualification depends on experience
- Successful candidate will have to go through weld tests in-house to get coded recognition
Preferred Skills
- Experience of manual handling
- Good communication skills
- Experience in reading engineering drawings
Possible overtime available at busy periods
Salary Range due to Day and Night shift rates & experience – please speak with us for more information.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Please send applications to [email protected]
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JOB TITLE: Engineer Operative Apprentice (Welders)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3
WHY NOT GET PAID WHILE YOU LEARN?
Abacus Lighting Limited is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of lighting solutions in the UK and across the world. This Apprenticeship offers the chance to be a part of a long- established business.to train for a skilled role, gain a nationally recognised qualification.
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will be supporting the business to produce turnkey solutions that solve our customer challenges and requirements for large and prestigious
projects across the World.
At college you will be learning skills to give you the appropriate knowledge to carry out tasks such as Basic Working Procedures and Techniques, Welding, Tooling, Methodology and more…
This position will be best suited to applicants with good practical skills and an interest in engineering-based projects.
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This programme will include:
– Engineering Basic Skills training – Day Release at local college
– NVQ Level 3 in Engineering- Day release at local college
– A Technical Certificate (possible HND or equivalent)
– In house training in line with your requirements.ONCE TRAINED YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
– Interpret component drawings supplied as hard copy or computer-generated images.
– Use optimum process and correct tools for each stage of manufacture.
– Produce components in line with customer requirements.
– Checking the component dimensions using a range of measuring equipment to include digital micrometres, height gauges, Vernier’s, and in-process gauging.
– Conduct basic routine machine maintenance checks.TO BE A PART OF THE ABACUS TEAM YOU MUST:
– Be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
– Be self-motivated and reliable
– Have a positive approach to work
– Be able participate in a team environment
– Be able to use your initiativeQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, to include Maths, English, and Science or Product Design.
HOURS OF WORK:
7AM – 4PM Monday to Thursday (30 minutes lunch break)
7AM – 1PM Friday (no lunch break)
= 40 hours per week
FUTURE PROSPECTS:
There is potential for the right candidates to move into a Management or a Technical Role, fully supported by a Continuous Professional Development programme within Abacus.
The candidate will be expected to sit an aptitude test prior to the interview process.
Abacus will contact you via email or telephone, please ensure that you check your emails frequently.
Successful applicants will be given guidance as to how the interview process will be conducted.
Please email your CV to [email protected]
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Roles and Responsibilities
The Contracts team are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy construction environment.
The role will be responsible for scheduling the project programmes for our maintenance and installation site engineers, whilst ensuring most effective use of labour and equipment available within given timescales.
- Consult with clients and book in site visits, installation, maintenance, and remedial works using available labour and resource.
- Ensure correct job type, requirements & duration with Project Managers & Maintenance Team Leader.
- Understand any specialist tools and equipment are required and plan accordingly.
- issue job sheets and plans of work to engineers.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- IOSH qualification would be desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience scheduling field engineers’ timetable for work visits across the UK.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills, creative analytical person.
Salary – £19,000 – £22,000
Please send applications to [email protected]
