Electrician

Via East Midlands Limited; Bilsthorpe CP; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Via East Midlands Limited in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Electrical Operations team based at our Head Office in Bilsthorpe. You will support supervisors with safe installation and maintenance of electrical systems across highway infrastructure.

The role requires City & Guilds qualifications, BS 7671 18th Edition, NRSWA accreditation and a full UK driving licence, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy

Qualifications

• Independent working and decision making are essential.
• Strong understanding of health & safety compliance in electrical works.
• Knowledge of highway electrical installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Supervisors, Chargehands and Highways Electricians with installation and maintenance.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and within budget, following drawings and regulations.
• Produce accurate electrical installation test certificates and maintain records.

Skills

Independent working

Decision making

Adaptability

Time management

Health & Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 236/2360 or equivalent

City & Guilds 2391/2392 Electrical Inspection & Testing or equivalent

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrician

Via East Midlands are currently seeking an Electrician to join our Electrical Operations team based out of our Head Office in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, we make a positive difference to communities across Nottinghamshire through the design, maintenance and improvement of local highway infrastructure.

Our values of Care, Commitment and Community are at the heart of everything we do. We care about our people and customers, are committed to delivering high-quality services, and work together to support the communities we serve.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to make a real impact 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.

What you’ll do:

• Support Electrical Supervisors, Chargehands and Highways Electricians with the safe and efficient installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Complete work safely, efficiently and within budget, following drawings, specifications, instructions and legislation.
• Comply with NIC EIC, NHSS8, Health & Safety and Environmental standards, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Produce accurate electrical installation test certificates for review by the Electrical Qualified Supervisor.
• Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records, liaising with supervisors to resolve site queries and maintain project information.
• Mentor and support electricians, apprentices, work placements and students through on-the-job training and guidance.
• Operate vehicles, plant, tools and equipment correctly, carrying out checks and reporting defects as required.
• Be flexible to business needs, including participation in out-of-hours emergency call-out rotas.

What we’re seeking:

• City & Guilds 236/2360 or equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391/2392 Electrical Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) accreditation.
• Knowledge of highway electrical installation and maintenance, including plant, transport and materials.
• Experience applying Health & Safety legislation to electrical works.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions using own initiative.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to manage a busy workload and respond effectively to changing priorities.

What can we offer:

• Competitive salaryand generous pension scheme
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.