Electrical Highways Engineer

Bristol Industrial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Transport Engineering company is seeking an Electrical Highways Engineer to join their expanding team in London. This permanent position involves maintenance and installation of Traffic Management equipment, offering career progression and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical maintenance, a Gold JIB Electrician card, and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Company vehicle with fuel card

Accommodation allowance for overnight work

Full statutory sick pay

Pension and holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Maintenance and Installation, preferably within Traffic Management systems.
• Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and maintaining static highway technology.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical works, including maintenance and data cabling installation.
• Test and inspect equipment, ensuring accurate documentation of results.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Installation

Customer Service

Communication

Fault-finding

Data Cabling

Interpreting Circuit Diagrams

Education

Gold JIB Electrician card

NVQ Level 3 or higher

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Highways Engineer

Meridian is working with a leading Transport Engineering company specializing in all aspects of Highways Engineering. They are expanding their team of Service Engineers and are seeking an additional Electrical Highways Engineer. The role will be focused around London and surrounding areas, involving maintenance and installation of Traffic Management equipment in regions such as the M25 South, A1, M11, East London, Dartford, M23, M20, and A3. This position offers variety, career progression, and training opportunities within Highways Engineering, supporting your personal and professional development.

If you are seeking an exciting, long-term, permanent opportunity with a leading sector company, this could be the role for you!

Benefits of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Immediate starts available (subject to successful application process)
• Full-time position with cards-in
• Overtime and additional hours available
• Career progression opportunities
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Accommodation allowance for overnight work
• Full statutory sick pay, pension, and holiday allowance
• Varied work aligned with a 3-year business plan in collaboration with National Highways

Responsibilities for this role:

• Perform fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and maintaining static highway technology, including vehicle-mounted Traffic Management equipment and trailers, on customer sites and highways network
• Carry out electrical and mechanical works, including maintenance, remedial work, and data cabling installation
• Complete preventative maintenance and field modifications as needed
• Test and inspect equipment, ensuring accurate documentation of results
• Understand and communicate RAMS, adhering to site rules and policies with a strong focus on Health & Safety
• Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently
• Maintain your work vehicle, keeping it in good condition and stocked with tools and supplies
• Exhibit strong customer service and communication skills
• Effectively liaise with internal teams and management, identifying additional opportunities for products and services

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills required:

• Experience in Electrical Maintenance and Installation, preferably within Traffic Management systems
• Previous Highway Engineering experience is highly desirable
• Experience with technology, data, communications, cabling, wiring, and repair work
• Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and assembly drawings
• Gold JIB Electrician card
• NVQ Level 3 or higher
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Basic knowledge of communication networks, GPRS, Copper & Fibre Optic cabling
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills and professional communication
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification is preferred but not essential
• IPAF certification is preferred but not essential

If you are interested in this permanent position within the Highways Engineering sector, please apply directly or send your qualifications and CV to [e-mail].

Meridian Business Support acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.