Job Description

Position

: Highways Electrician

Location:

Nationwide coverage for works

Salary

: 23.50 - 25 p/h, based on 40 hour week. (33% uplift for nights)

Benefits

: See below

Closing Date

: 9th January 2026

The Role

To carry out all aspects of highway electrical works including cable installation and terminations, cable jointing, testing and fault finding, Inspection and testing of both new and existing installations and the relevant certification. All works carried out must comply with BS7671 Regulations. You must be able to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues and on your own initiative.

About the Role

You will carry out a variety of highway electrical works, including:

Cable installation and terminations Cable jointing, testing, and fault finding Inspection and testing of new and existing installations Completing all works to BS7671 standards Ensuring compliance with company procedures and Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW)
You'll work both independently and collaboratively with clients, supervisors, and other team members.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise with supervisors/managers to plan and execute tasks Deliver high-quality and safe electrical works Provide accurate test and inspection results Manage on-site priorities and deadlines Maintain a tidy, stocked company vehicle Complete all required documentation Be flexible regarding working hours and locations Understand and follow all RAMS

What We're Looking For

Qualified Electrician (time-served or equivalent), ideally with 5+ years' experience Level 3 certification in electrical installations (BS7671:2018, 18th Edition) City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) - preferred but not essential Understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Candidate Requirements

Ability to work without constant instruction

Good Communication skills

Good time keeping

Efficient

Clean Driving License

Ability to organise yourself and others

Understanding of MS Office Suite

Knowledge of the Highways Sector [preferable]

About Mway Comms

Mway Comms is a leading provider of Technology, Civil Engineering, Design, Innovations and Telecommunications Services within the Highway Sector. Mway Comms have aligned ourselves to changing markets and Technological advancements to maintain our growth and sustainability within the sector

Why Mway Comms?

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, Mway Comms actively runs a number of reward and recognition awards as part of our passion to provide a supportive working environment.

You will be filling a vital role in a multi-disciplinary department where your work ethic and skill set will be exploited to the fullest. We will endeavor to impart our knowledge and experience to encourage your development in a direction that suits you.

25 days, bank holidays in addition, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days

Company Vehicle

Employer pension contributions

Training

Death in service 20,000.00

Private health care

Subsidised Gym Membership or Weight Loss Club

Mobile Phone/Tablet

Accommodation (Hotel or Air BnB) booked when required

25 per night staying away allowance when lodging

35 per night food allowance when lodging

Applying for the Role

If you feel our culture and values match yours and that you can make a success of the role, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a covering letter, stating why you feel you would be suitable, along with your salary expectations for the role to the HR Department.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough applications.

We would like to thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidates applying; unfortunately, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Mway Comms has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Should you be invited for an interview please ensure you bring a copy of your Passport with you, if you do not have a passport then please bring a form of identification that confirms your right to work in the UK, acceptable documents can be found by following this link https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/evidnece-support-your-right-to-work-uk

We are an equal opportunity employer; this role is open to everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23.50-25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free or subsidised travel Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person