Electrical Technician

Bouygues UK; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Bouygues UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our integrated team in Northampton, working across construction projects, depots and facilities. You will install, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems on plant, cranes and site infrastructure, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will diagnose faults, read schematics, and support site teams with practical electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding in industrial or lifting equipment environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs and control systems
• Experience inspecting and testing in compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment across projects
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise downtime
• Carry out inspections and testing in accordance with BS 7671 and company procedures
• Maintain records, certificates and documentation of works
• Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to support project delivery
• Participate in emergency breakdown response and site surveys

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Reading schematics

Control systems

Safety compliance

Education

BS 7671 Electrical Regulations (18th Edition)

ECS Maintenance Electrician Gold Card

CPCS Plant Ticket (Blue Card)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

PLCs

Control systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Electrical Technician to join our new formed team, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault finding, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across construction projects, depots, and operational facilities. Based in Northampton (with travel to project sites as required). This is an exciting opportunity for a technically competent professional to support safe and efficient operations while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.

Job Overview:

As the Electrical Technician you will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair activities on plant, equipment, tower cranes, site infrastructure, and associated electrical systems. You will support operational reliability, statutory compliance, and safe working practices while providing technical support to site teams, suppliers, and management.

Must have Qualifications:

• BS 7671 Electrical Regulations (18th Edition)
• ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) Maintenance Electrician Gold Card
• CPCS Plant Ticket (Blue Card)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, fault finding and repair within industrial, construction, plant or lifting equipment environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, control systems and fault diagnosis techniques
• Experience carrying out inspection and testing in accordance with BS 7671
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings and manufacturer documentation
• Knowledge of tower cranes, lifting equipment, plant machinery, anti-collision systems and associated controls would be advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently
• Experience producing maintenance records, inspection reports and certification documentation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and respond effectively to breakdowns and emergency situations

Electrical Technician - Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and associated control systems
• Diagnose and rectify faults on electrical, electronic, PLC and control systems to minimise downtime and maintain operational reliability
• Carry out electrical inspections and testing in accordance with BS 7671, statutory requirements and company procedures
• Undertake electrical installations across industrial, commercial, construction and temporary works environments
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Maintain, inspect and repair tower cranes, lifting equipment, plant, machinery and associated electrical safety systems
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations, health and safety legislation and company quality standards
• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, test certificates, defect reports and other required documentation
• Provide technical support during equipment installation, commissioning, operation, dismantling and decommissioning
• Liaise with project teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and support project delivery
• Assist with site surveys, inspections and technical assessments, providing recommendations where required
• Identify defects, safety concerns and opportunities for improvement, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions
• Participate in emergency breakdown response and out-of-hours support when required

Why Bouygues

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

Benifits

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) with operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity