Highways Electrician

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Job Title: Highways Electrician
- Testing

Base

Location:

Fareham

Salary: From £31,094 to £34,111.34 per annum depending on skills and experience, with a Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme and additional benefits.

Working Pattern: Permanent
- Full Time; core hours Monday to Friday 07:30‑15:30, with flexibility and out‑of‑hours standby on rota.

Enerveo is one of the UK’s leading highways electrical contractors, delivering full‑service street lighting and highway electrical solutions. We manage over one million street lights across the UK.

Overview

This role is part of the ongoing street lighting works in Hampshire and Southampton on the South Coast PFI. It requires carrying out electrical testing, fault finding, reporting and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing of private network street lighting cable systems according to company procedures and industry standards.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnosis on private cable networks, identifying defects and recommending or carrying out remedial works.
• Record and report test results accurately, maintaining required documentation.
• Assess the condition of underground cable infrastructure and associated electrical equipment to support safe and reliable operation.
• Work closely with operational teams to plan and deliver testing programmes with minimal public disruption.
• Operate a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) where required.
• Ensure all work complies with the Electricity at Work Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and company safe systems of work.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and represent the business professionally on site.
• Participate in the emergency standby rota to respond to electrical faults and emergency call‑outs outside normal hours.

Qualifications Required

• A recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical inspection, testing and fault finding on low‑voltage systems, ideally within the highways or street lighting sector.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and electrical testing procedures.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, cable records and test results.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and travel to sites across the contract area.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Positive, safety‑focused attitude and capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to Have

• City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Experience with private network or street lighting electrical distribution systems.
• MEWP (IPAF) qualification.
• NRSWA Operative accreditation.
• G39 or experience working near live electrical equipment.

Enerveo supports the right candidate to achieve any necessary industry training or qualifications you may lack.

Benefits

In addition to the salary, the role offers the TIM Bonus Scheme and a range of other benefits supporting your family, finances and wellbeing.

Enerveo is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confidence employer. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applicants wishing to discuss reasonable adjustments.