Electrician

VolkerWessels; Westonzoyland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking an Electrician to join their maintenance team in Somerset. The role involves electrical installations, repairs, and planned maintenance work. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and skills to ensure efficient and safe work practices. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave with additional birthday off

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• City & Guilds certification in Electrical Installation required.
• 2391 Test & Inspection qualification is necessary.
• Knowledge of G39, SWQR, and MEWP is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical installations and repairs.
• Conduct planned maintenance and new installations.
• Work across Somerset and surrounding areas.

Skills

City & Guilds Electrical Installation

2391 Test & Inspection

G39

SWQR

MEWP

ECS Health and Safety Test

First Aid (Appointed Person)

Manual Handling

Electrical Competence

Job description

About VolkerHighways

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Job Overview

We have a superb opportunity for an Electrician to join our VolkerHighways maintenance team working across Somerset and the surrounding area. You will be responsible for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations works.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Electrical Installation
• 2391 Test & Inspection
• G39
• SWQR
• MEWP
• ECS Health and Safety Test
• First Aid (Appointed Person)
• Manual Handling
• Electrical Competence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities—comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.