Job Description
Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology£44,000 + Company Van + Full Benefits PackageStreet Lighting & Highway Electrical InfrastructureWellingborough, Northamptonshire | Permanent | Excellent Overtime PotentialThe Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology OpportunityA rapidly growing infrastructure contractor is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Street Lighting & Electrical team in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who enjoys installation, testing, fault-finding, and working outdoors across live highway environments.Electricians with no experience in Streetlighting will also be considered and training offered. You must have a good level of experience in Commercial & Industrial works to be considered.You’ll play a key part in delivering electrical works on street lighting, highway tech, and street furniture assets, with a competitive £44k salary, company van, and a full benefits package. The role offers long-term stability, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities to grow with a business that’s investing heavily in its people and operations.The Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology RoleAs an Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure associated with street lighting and street furniture. Your duties will include:
* SWA terminations into lighting columns and feeder pillars
* Testing, inspection, and completion of electrical certification
* Fault-finding and electrical surveys across highway assets
* Cable pulling and jointing
* Liaising with clients and internal teams on site
* Completing risk assessments prior to work activities
* Ensuring all installations meet required standards, deadlines, and budgets
* Completing documentation, raising on-site issues, and maintaining accurate records
* Promoting a safe working environment and adhering to all QEHS procedures
* Reporting QEHS issues via internal systems (Eyes & Ears App)
You’ll be primarily based at the Wellingborough depot, with regular travel between sites, occasional nights away, and night-shift work when required.Candidate ProfileWe’re looking for someone who is:
* Confident working nights and staying away when required
* Physically capable of manual work
* Committed to delivering high-quality installations on time and within budget
* Safety-focused with strong awareness of risks and proactive problem-solving
* A strong communicator who works well within a team
* Diligent with PPE, vehicle checks, and tool maintenance
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced contracting environment where priorities can shift
Qualifications & Experience
* ECS/CSCS Card
* G39 & IPAF
* City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
* Inspection & Testing qualification (HESA or C&G)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience in electrical street lighting is desirable but not essential
* Commercial/ Industrial experience is essential
* Strong commitment to QEHS compliance and reporting
What’s On Offer
* £44,000 salary
* Company van (fully equipped)
* Full benefits package
* Overtime opportunities
* Training, development, and career progression
* Supportive, collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to grow with a business entering a major expansion phase winning new contracts every month!
If you are interested in the Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology role or have any questions, please apply with your latest CV and I will give you a call to discuss the next step of your application. Please keep an eye out for my call and SMS once applying.Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk