Electrical Operative

Electrical Operative

Via East Midlands are currently seeking an Electrical Operative to join our Electrical team based out of our Gamston Depot.

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

• Carry out installation and maintenance tasks on Highway electrical assets and support charge hand and Highways Electrician on site.
• Comply with all nhss8, Health & Safety & Environmental accreditations, whilst maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for colleagues and customers.
• Ensure that all work carried out in is accordance with drawings, specification so that they are completed efficiently, effectively, safely and delivered within target.
• Ensure all paperwork and electronic data is accurately processed, for it to be submitted to supervisor for final approval. Liaise with Supervisor & Inspector regarding resolving any queries on site, to ensure the inventory/ project information is kept up to date.
• Be responsible for operating vehicles, plant, tools and equipment ensuring correct use and unnecessary damage, comply with daily routine checks, recording to legal requirements and reporting any damages or defects found.

• Full UK LGV Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation including Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Hold industry recognised qualifications;
  New Roads and Street Works Act, First Aid, Level 2 NVQ Diploma in highway electrical systems, (MEWP/ Lorry Loader advantage).
• Knowledge / experience in the use of plant, transport, materials and operations associated with Highway Electrical Installation and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Able to understand drawings, follow verbal and written instructions, and to work as part of a team completing works efficiently and safely, including basic IT skills.

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!