Highways Electrician - £48k+ | Stable Work | Growing Contractor | Good Team Culture
We're looking for an experienced Highways / Street Lighting Electrician to join a reliable, steadily growing contractor working on a mix of highways maintenance, upgrades and improvement schemes across the UK.
If you're after steady work, with a growing company that values people who do a good job, this is a solid opportunity to step into a role with consistency, support and the chance to build on what you already know.
What you'll be doing
Street lighting maintenance, repairs and LED upgrades
Column installs, replacements and isolations
SWA jointing/terminations and cut‑out upgrades
Electrical testing, inspection and fault‑finding
Working on highways and local authority schemes as part of a small, dependable team
Some night work and occasional working away (accommodation provided)The work is varied but familiar - proper hands‑on highways electrical work alongside a team that knows the job.
What you need
HERS ECS card (essential)
Experience in highways or street‑lighting electrical work
G39, 18th Edition, IPAF, 714/2391
A good attitude, safety‑first mindset and reliability
Willingness to pick up nights or stay away when a project requires it
What you'll get
£48k+ starting salary
Regular overtime
38 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company van + fuel card
Healthcare package
Accommodation & expenses covered when working away
Supportive, down‑to‑earth team and long‑term stability
Location
Ideally based between Watford - Heathrow - Southampton, or up towards Northampton / Birmingham.
Before you apply - please be aware
To avoid any surprises, this role may not be the right fit if:
You want strictly day work with no nights at all
You prefer to stay local only, as some travel is required
You're unable to stay away for short periods when needed (all accommodation is provided)
You don't hold the essential highways certifications (HERS ECS, G39, 18th Edition, 714/2391)
Interested?
If you want consistent work, straightforward expectations, and a team that values experience, we'd like to hear from you.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission