Electrical Highways Engineer

Meridian Business Support; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Transport Engineering company is seeking an Electrical Highways Engineer in London. This full-time role involves maintaining Traffic Management equipment and offers opportunities for career progression and training in Highways Engineering. Immediate starts available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, servicing, and maintaining static highway technology.
• Perform electrical and mechanical works, including maintenance and installation.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Customer Service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Gold JIB Electrician card

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Traffic Management Systems

Data Cabling

Copper & Fibre Optic Cabling

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 to join their team. This role focuses on London and surrounding areas, involving maintenance and installation of Traffic Management equipment in locations such as the M25 South, A1, M11, East London, Dartford, M23, M20, and A3. The position offers variety, long-term prospects, career progression, and training within Highways Engineering to develop your skills.

Benefits of the role include:

• Immediate starts (subject to successful application)
• 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 with a 3-year business plan in collaboration with National Highways

Responsibilities:

• Fault-finding, servicing, repairing, and maintaining static highway technology, including vehicle-mounted Traffic Management equipment and trailers, on customer sites and highways
• Perform electrical and mechanical works, including maintenance, remedial work, and data cabling installation
• Complete preventative maintenance and field modifications as required
• Test and inspect equipment, documenting results accurately
• Understand and communicate RAMS, adhering to health & safety policies
• Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently
• Maintain work vehicle, ensuring it is well-equipped and in good condition
• Provide excellent customer service and communication
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and management to ensure project progress and identify additional opportunities

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Experience in electrical maintenance and installation, preferably within Traffic Management systems
• Highway Engineering experience is highly desirable
• Experience with technology, data, communications, cabling, wiring, and repairs
• 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
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effective communication with colleagues and clients
• SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)
• IPAF (preferred)

If you're interested in a permanent role with a leading Highways Engineering company, please apply directly or send your qualifications and CV to the provided contact.

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