Electrician – Streetlighting & Highway Technology

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 reporting

What’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