Highways Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contracting business as a Highways Electrician in Newcastle. This permanent full-time role involves maintaining streetlighting infrastructure, performing electrical connections, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have an electrical background, relevant qualifications, and a willingness to work outdoors year-round.

Benefits

Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme

Support for industry training and qualifications

Wellbeing and work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical background with NVQ Level 3 and relevant qualifications.
• Good knowledge of 18th Edition wiring regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain streetlighting infrastructure and perform electrical connections.
• Attend emergency standby rota and perform cyclic maintenance.

Skills

Electrical background

Teamwork

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

City and Guilds 2391

Job description

Job Description

Embark on a Journey with Enerveo: Crafting Excellence for Over 25 Years! Enerveo is one of the largest contracting businesses in the UK, offering a broad scope of services including mechanical, electrical, test and inspection services, as well as street lighting.

Job Title: Highways Electrician

Base Location: Newcastle/North Tyneside

Salary: Up to £29,819 depending on skills and experience, plus Time Incentive Management (TIM) Bonus Scheme and other benefits supporting your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 37 hours between 6:00am and 5:00pm, with core hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:00am to 12:00pm on Friday.

Enerveo manages over 1 million streetlights across the UK and Ireland, playing a major role in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints through design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance. We aim to help towns and cities become smarter, greener, and more efficient. Could you be our next Highways Electrician to join the team and drive this success forward?

What will I be doing in this role?

This role involves maintaining streetlighting infrastructure, including streetlights, signs, and subways; carrying out electrical connections to new street lighting; fault diagnosis and repairs; cyclic maintenance such as lamp changes, visual inspections, and electrical testing; operating mobile elevated working platforms; and attending emergency standby rota to respond to out-of-hours call outs, Monday to Sunday. All work must be performed following strict safety guidelines and regulations.

What do I need to be successful in the role?

• An electrical background with an apprenticeship achieving NVQ Level 3, along with AM2 and City and Guilds 2391 qualifications.
• Good knowledge of the 18th Edition wiring regulations is beneficial.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round, often at heights above 12m using MEWPs.
• A full UK Driving Licence, as the role covers a wide range of locations.

Nice to haves:

• IPAF/PASMA working at heights training.
• Additional knowledge of the 18th Edition regulations.
• Qualifications like AM2, City and Guilds 2391, or completion of a G39 Electrical Safety course.
• An HGV Class 2 Licence.

We support candidates in achieving any industry training or qualifications they may not currently possess. Don't worry if you don't meet all the 'nice to have' criteria—we value potential and experience.

What are the benefits for me?

We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Details will be provided during the application process.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online. We will contact you after the vacancy closes to inform you of the outcome. Enerveo is committed to inclusive recruitment and providing a fair, respectful work environment. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us. A successful applicant will need to complete pre-employment screening, including a basic DBS check. We consider each case individually, especially for those with criminal convictions.