Tunnel Electrician

Location: Liverpool/ChesterAbout the RoleJoseph Gallagher Ltd is seeking an experienced Tunnel Electrician to join our growing tunnelling and heavy civil engineering operations across the UK.Working on major infrastructure and tunnelling projects, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing and fault-finding of electrical systems within tunnel environments, ensuring equipment remains operational and compliant with safety standards.Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation, maintenance and repair of temporary and permanent electrical systems within tunnelling works.Fault-finding and diagnosis on electrical plant and equipment.Installation and maintenance of tunnel ventilation, pumping and lighting systems.Carrying out inspections and electrical testing.Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with current regulations and site procedures.Supporting tunnelling operations to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.Working closely with site management and engineering teams.RequirementsQualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).ECS/JIB Gold Card preferred.Experience working on heavy civils, infrastructure, tunnelling or construction projects.Knowledge of temporary electrical installations and site power distribution.Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.Strong commitment to health and safety.DesirablePrevious tunnelling experience.Microtunnelling experience highly desirable.Experience working with tunnelling plant, slurry systems, jacking stations, shaft works or TBM operations.18th Edition Wiring Regulations.PASMA, IPAF or other relevant site certifications.Send CV to: [email protected] Background The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.LIFE CultureWe're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.Disability Confident Committed We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.Reasonable AdjustmentsWe want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team.