Trainee Jointer Mate

Rullion Managed Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services contractor is seeking a Trainee Jointer Mate to support essential connection services in Coventry. The role includes assisting jointers with cable work, safe excavation, and maintaining street lighting. Candidates should have essential safety certifications and a driving licence. The position offers full training, salary progression, and competitive benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in electrical networks.

Benefits

Annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Qualifications

• Must have a NRSWA Card for site work.
• Emergency First Aid at Work certification is required.
• Previous experience in site laboring and excavation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist jointers with cable preparation and jointing.
• Learn safe excavation and reinstatement techniques.
• Support installation and maintenance of street lighting.

Skills

Site laboring experience

Manual handling

Driving skills

Education

NRSWA Card

Emergency First Aid certification

CSCS (Affiliated card)

Full clean UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Jointer Mate-Perm

Location : Leicestershire and Coventry

Salary : £30,301 (rising to £32,280 after training)

Hours : 37 per week | Monday-Friday, 7 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm

Kickstart Your Career in Electrical Networks!

Are you looking for a hands‑on role with real career progression? This is your chance to join one of the UK's leading street lighting and electrical network contractors as a Trainee Jointer Mate. You'll receive full training, gain industry‑recognised skills, and enjoy a clear path to higher earnings and long‑term opportunities. If you're reliable, motivated, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you!

About the Role :

Our client works with local authorities and housing developers across the Midlands, delivering essential connection and jointing services on DNO and IDNO networks. As a Trainee Jointer Mate, you'll play a vital role in supporting projects that keep communities connected and safe.

What You'll Do :

• Assist jointers with the preparation and jointing of cables.
• Learn how to safely excavate and reinstate joint holes on footpaths, newbuild sites, and existing roads.
• Support the installation and maintenance of street lighting and highway electrical equipment.
• Drive and operate company vehicles appropriate to the role (training provided).
• Carry out risk assessments and follow safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team or independently as your skills develop.
• Contribute to ICP connection projects and highway lighting projects across regional areas.

What We Offer :

• Full training and salary progression
• Competitive benefits: annual leave, pension, life cover, bonus opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive workplace with guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria
• Career development and growth opportunities

What You Need :

• NRSWA Card- Essential
• Emergency First Aid at Work certification
• CSCS (Affiliated card)
• Manual Handling certification
• Full clean UK driving licence and own transport
• Previous site labouring experience and digging