Highways Electrician

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 preferred
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 Candidates without full highways experience but actively training or partially qualified are welcome - you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to gain hands-on experience.

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

This role is ideal for individuals happy to travel and work away from home. You'll join a supportive, professional team, gain exposure to a wide range of projects, and enjoy clear progression pathways.

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.
For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today.

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