Job Description
Highways Electrician
Location: Primarily London & surrounding areas, with travel across the UK as required
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £48,000 per annum (starting) + shift allowances
Are you looking for a role where you can grow, upskill, and work on exciting highways and rail projects? A busy and expanding contractor is seeking motivated Highways Electricians to join their team. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities to gain experience across street lighting, motorways, and specialist electrical infrastructure, supported by an experienced team.
Key Requirements
* HERS ECS card (or working towards it)
* Experience in highways or street lighting electrical works
* 714/2391 Testing & Inspection
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* NVQ Level 3 in Highways Electrical Systems (completed or partially completed)
* G39 and IPAF certifications desirable
* JIB Gold Card, 7.5T licence, HIAB ticket, or motorway experience advantageous
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety
* Flexible for night work and working away from home
Responsibilities
* Street lighting installations, isolator works, and lantern conversions
* Column installations and SWA terminations (25mm+ advantageous)
* ANPR camera systems and other highways electrical infrastructure
* Rail lighting and associated electrical works across diverse environments
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £48,000 per annum (starting)
* Holidays: 38 days including bank holidays
* Company van & fuel card
* Laptop provided
* Health & Dental Care scheme
* Overtime: Competitive rates with regular opportunities
* Working away allowance: £30 per night when away from home
* Night shift uplift: 0.5 multiplier
* Daily food allowance: £20 when working away
* Ongoing training, certifications, and structured career progression
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
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