Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Site Technician

Are you environmentally driven and searching for a role where you can shape the future of green transport in North Yorkshire? We’re hiring an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Technician to lead the on-site delivery of our ambitious Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme and our Renewable Energy Pilot Scheme.

The Service

North Yorkshire Council is investing over £8 million into the future of sustainable transport through our Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) and LEVI Renewable Energy Pilot schemes. Our aim is to install over 3,000 EV charge points by 2030 in line with our EV Rollout Strategy to support residents without off-street parking and pioneer renewable-powered charging in protected landscapes.

The Role

As our EVI Site Technician you will:

• Oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient installation and commissioning of EV charge points across North Yorkshire.
• Work closely with our Charge Point Operator (CPO), contractors, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor and inspect renewable energy infrastructure at pilot sites (solar, hydro, battery storage).
• Review technical documentation, electrical safety certificates, and site designs.

The nature of this role is Hybrid, and the post holder will work from our offices, home, and across the county on site visits.

What you’ll bring

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience of Highways engineering projects, electrical installation works, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience managing site-level delivery of electrical or civil infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with regulations such as BS7671, IET Code of Practice for EV Charging, CDM 2015, and WEEE.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and hold contractors accountable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the county.

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of transport and sustainability.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and progression within a large and diverse council.
• Make a real impact on climate change and community wellbeing.

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Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: W/c Monday 15th December 2025

How to Apply

Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on the closing date.

Your personal statement should outline your motivation for applying, and how you meet the Person Specification criteria for the role.