509 - Electrician (Highways)
Infrastructure Consultancy

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the UK's strategic road network? This organisation are recruiting for an Electrician (Highways Electrical) to join their dynamic Area 10 team, where engineering meets critical infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the installation, maintenance, and repair of highways electrical assets across the network. From street lighting and signage to feeder pillars and fault diagnostics, you’ll be at the forefront of keeping their roads safe, efficient, and operational.

The primary depot for this position is Hale, Wilmslow Roundabout (WA15 8XL). The role will require travel across the network as needed.

This position offers a competitive salary with overtime and call-out rota payments available.

The working pattern is 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights, with participation in an emergency call-out rota.

What You’ll Do:

• Carrying out installation, maintenance and repair of highways electrical assets, including street lighting, signage, feeder pillars and bollards

• Performing planned cyclic maintenance in line with client requirements and industry standards

• Undertaking electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis across highways and depot facilities

• Supporting depot-based electrical installation and maintenance activities

• Responding to emergency call-outs and reactive works as part of a rota

• Completing test certification, work records and asset documentation

• Working in line with health and safety requirements, ensuring protection of yourself, colleagues and the public

• Supporting apprentices and operatives on site

• Operating vehicles, plant and equipment safely

• Working outdoors and at height where required