Electricians are required for work on a major highway tunnel upgrade scheme in Plymouth.
The work will involve key tunnel upgrades, which will include:
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New tunnel control and traffic management system: replacing more than 20-year-old systems.
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LED lighting to improve efficiency and visibility.
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Modernised electrical distribution, including updating power cables, installing fibre cabling, improving ducts and cabinets.
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Ventilation system upgrades to better manage air quality inside the tunnel.
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Upgraded air quality monitoring sensors.
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New signage & electronic information boards/gantries, including large electronic signs on the approaches displaying live traffic/travel information.
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Automatic barriers/traffic signals to improve safety, especially in emergencies or incidents.
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Easy‑access cable duct covers and relocation of some equipment outside the tunnel for easier future maintenance.
The work will be mainly on nights with shifts being Mon-Fri from 7 pm to 4 am, there is no overtime.
The project is for approximately 3-6 months in duration.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a safety-critical medical prior to working and must possess a valid National Highways Safety Passport.
If you do not have a Safety Critical medical or a Highway Safety Passport but have the right skills and qualifications, we can help get these booked for you upon a confirmed start.
These roles are for an immediate start
The rates advertised show the day and night shift rates, respectively, the higher rate being the Nighshift rate