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Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 44,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wellingborough

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology
£44,000 + Company Van + Full Benefits Package
Street Lighting & Highway Electrical Infrastructure
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire | Permanent | Excellent Overtime Potential

The Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology Opportunity
A rapidly growing infrastructure contractor is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Street Lighting & Electrical team in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who enjoys installation, testing, fault‑finding, and working outdoors across live highway environments.

Electricians with no experience in Streetlighting will also be considered and training offered. You must have a good level of experience in Commercial & Industrial works to be considered.

You’ll play a key part in delivering electrical works on street lighting, highway tech, and street furniture assets, with a competitive £44k salary, company van, and a full benefits package. The role offers long‑term stability, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities to grow with a business that’s investing heavily in its people and operations.

The Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology Role
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure associated with street lighting and street furniture. Your duties will include:

SWA terminations into lighting columns and feeder pillars
Testing, inspection, and completion of electrical certification
Fault‑finding and electrical surveys across highway assets
Cable pulling and jointing
Liaising with clients and internal teams on site
Completing risk assessments prior to work activities
Ensuring all installations meet required standards, deadlines, and budgets
Completing documentation, raising on‑site issues, and maintaining accurate records
Promoting a safe working environment and adhering to all QEHS procedures
Reporting QEHS issues via internal systems (Eyes & Ears App)You’ll be primarily based at the Wellingborough depot, with regular travel between sites, occasional nights away, and night‑shift work when required.

Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who is:

Confident working nights and staying away when required
Physically capable of manual work
Committed to delivering high‑quality installations on time and within budget
Safety‑focused with strong awareness of risks and proactive problem‑solving
A strong communicator who works well within a team
Diligent with PPE, vehicle checks, and tool maintenance
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced contracting environment where priorities can shift
Qualifications & Experience

ECS/CSCS Card
G39 & IPAF
City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
Inspection & Testing qualification (HESA or C&G)
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience in electrical street lighting is desirable but not essential
Commercial/ Industrial experience is essential
Strong commitment to QEHS compliance and reportingWhat’s On Offer

£44,000 salary
Company van (fully equipped)
Full benefits package
Overtime opportunities
Training, development, and career progression
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunity to grow with a business entering a major expansion phase winning new contracts every month!
If you are interested in the Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology role or have any questions, please apply with your latest CV and I will give you a call to discuss the next step of your application. Please keep an eye out for my call and SMS once applying.

Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk

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