Electricians are required for work on a major highway tunnel upgrade scheme in Plymouth.
The work will involve key tunnel upgrades, which will include:
- New tunnel control and traffic management system : replacing more than 20-year-old systems.
- LED lighting to improve efficiency and visibility.
- Modernised electrical distribution , including updating power cables, installing fibre cabling, improving ducts and cabinets.
- Ventilation system upgrades to better manage air quality inside the tunnel.
- Upgraded air quality monitoring sensors .
- New signage & electronic information boards/gantries , including large electronic signs on the approaches displaying live traffic/travel information.
- Automatic barriers/traffic signals to improve safety, especially in emergencies or incidents.
- Easy‑access cable duct covers and relocation of some equipment outside the tunnel for easier future maintenance.
The work will be mainly on nights with shifts being Mon-Fri from 7 pm to 4 am, thre is no overtime.
The project is for approximately 3-6 months in duration.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a safety-critical medical prior to working and must possess a valid National Highways Safety Passport.
If you do not have a Safety Critical medical or a Highway Safety Passport but have the right skills and qualifications, we can help get these booked for you.
These roles are for an immediate start
The rates advertised show the day and night shift rates, respectively.
