Street Lighting Electrician
VolkerWessels UK
Bridgwater · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£13 – £16 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Bridgwater, Somerset
Category
Construction and Property
About us VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects.
Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrician to work on our Street Lighting project in Bridgewater, Somerset.
You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.
Key responsibilities: Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby Assisting with the installation of any new build works Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope if relevant duties Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing Fault diagnosis and repair Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly About you Ideally 3 years Street Lighting installations experience Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules Safe Isolation / G39 SWQR Qualification NRSWA MEWP Operator ECS H&S Test First Aid (Appointed Person) Manual Handling 18th Edition Electrical Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.
So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. xwzovoh
If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs.
In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
LI-NP1 VHStreetLighting VHBridgwater
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Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects.
Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrician to work on our Street Lighting project in Bridgewater, Somerset.
You will be responsible for providing support for electrical installations, repairs, planned maintenance and new installations.
Key responsibilities: Assisting with the installation of signs / columns, bollards and associated equipment 24-hour Emergency Response / Out of Hours Standby Assisting with the installation of any new build works Carry out works as instructed by the Site Supervisor in a safe manner, within the scope if relevant duties Electrical inspection and testing including periodic testing Fault diagnosis and repair Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard, with vehicle defect sheet completed correctly About you Ideally 3 years Street Lighting installations experience Must demonstrate good awareness of site and company rules Safe Isolation / G39 SWQR Qualification NRSWA MEWP Operator ECS H&S Test First Aid (Appointed Person) Manual Handling 18th Edition Electrical Preferable registration to Highways Electrical Level 3 NVQ Driving Licence up to 3.5 tonne If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.
So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. xwzovoh
If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs.
In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
LI-NP1 VHStreetLighting VHBridgwater