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Barhale; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Westfield Health Cash Plan

22 days annual leave + 8 holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company car/van scheme

Job summary

Barhale is seeking an Electrical Improver to join our IOS Framework team on Anglian Water AMP 8 projects in Northamptonshire. You will assist a fully qualified Electrician on industrial sites, with training opportunities and a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel, and strong communication skills to support ongoing works and customer targets.

Qualifications

• Semi-qualified electrician to work with a qualified Electrician on industrial projects.
• Experience in industrial installations (steel containment, power, ICA wiring, telemetry) desirable; on-the-job training provided.
• Willing to work away from home for short periods (project & training dependent).
• Be committed to health, safety and environmental obligations.
• Level 1 and/or Level 2 Electrical Installations to gain NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication, both verbal and written; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• A semi-qualified electrician to work with a fully qualified Electrician on industrial projects.
• Experience in industrial installations, including steel containment, power, and ICA wiring; telemetry & fault-finding would be beneficial; experience gained on the job.
• Willing to work away from home for short periods (project & training dependent).
• Keen to fulfil customers’ targets, involving overtime when required.
• To uphold the company values and safety ethics.
• As experience is gained, further responsibilities can be added to your role as confidence grows.
• Level 1 and/or Level 2 Electrical Installations to gain their NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication, both verbal and written
• Able to work under own initiative, as well as within teams
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental obligations

Skills

Semi-qualified electrician

Industrial installations experience

Willing to travel

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety aware

Good communication

Work under own initiative

Job description

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Who are the IOS Alliance?

Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. IOS is a medium- to high-complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design-and-build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.

Electrical Improver

The Role

The electrical improver will be part of our installation teams working on the Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Framework for the Anglian Water AMP 8 Programme.

This role requires electrical equipment to be installed predominantly at Anglian Water clean water and wastewater sites, ensuring health and safety standards are always adhered to and that issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• A semi-qualified electrician to work with a fully qualified Electrician on industrial projects
• Experience in industrial installations, including but not limited to steel containment, power, and ICA wiring, telemetry & fault-finding would be beneficial; however, experience will be gained on the job
• Willing to work away from home for short periods (Project & training dependent)
• Keen to fulfil customers’ targets, involving overtime when required
• To uphold the company values and safety ethics
• As experience is gained, further responsibilities can be added to your role as confidence grows
• Level 1 and/or Level 2 Electrical Installations to gain their NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication, both verbal and written
• Able to work under own initiative, as well as within teams
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental obligations

Desireable:

• Experience in electrical installations associated with the water industry would be beneficial but not essential
• Relevant CSCS or ECS cards (This can be provided

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, psychological, and financial well-being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Electrical Improver

Company: Barhale Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time Location: Northamptonshire, NN3 9BX Job type: Permanent Posting date: 1 Sept 2026 Closing date: 30 Sept 2026

Summary

The electrical improver will be part of our installation teams working on the Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Framework for the Anglian Water AMP 8 Programme.

This role requires electrical equipment to be installed predominantly at Anglian Water clean water and wastewater sites, ensuring health and safety standards are always adhered to and that issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• A semi-qualified electrician to work with a fully qualified Electrician on industrial projects
• Experience in industrial installations, including but not limited to steel containment, power, and ICA wiring, telemetry & fault-finding would be beneficial; however, experience will be gained on the job
• Willing to work away from home for short periods (Project & training dependent)
• Keen to fulfil customers’ targets, involving overtime when required
• To uphold the company values and safety ethics
• As experience is gained, further responsibilities can be added to your role as confidence grows
• Level 1 and/or Level 2 Electrical Installations to gain their NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication, both verbal and written
• Able to work under own initiative, as well as within teams
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental obligations

Desireable:

• Experience in electrical installations associated with the water industry would be beneficial but not essential
• Relevant CSCS or ECS cards (This can be provided

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, psychological, and financial well-being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.