Highways Electrician – £48k+ | Stable Work | Growing Contractor | Good Team Culture
(With night shift allowance and other allowances real earnings are nearer £62K per year)
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, across the south coast to Brighton, 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.