Highways Electrician

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Location: Inverness

Category: Electrical

Contract: Full Time, 40hrs Monday – Friday, This role includes a Standby Rota, Nightshift and Overtime

BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, proudly responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s vital trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the UK.

Our Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422km of roadways, stretching from the rugged beauty of Thurso and Wick in the far north, down to the coastal charm of Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute. It connects communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, offering a unique opportunity to work across a landscape that’s as diverse as it is inspiring.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join our existing team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Electrical Manager, you will be responsible for the North West Trunk Road Electrical assets

Roles and Responsibilities:

Carry out routine inspections and undertake planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the North West Trunk Road electrical assets.

Complete scheduled night‑time safety patrols, operating on a fortnightly rota from October to March and every four weeks from April to September.

Participate in a 24/7 on‑call standby rota, approximately once every five weeks.

Diagnose and repair electrical faults promptly and effectively, minimising disruption and ensuring the safety of road users.

Support the delivery of electrical system upgrades and improvement works across designated projects.

Work collaboratively with a skilled, multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe, reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Adhere rigorously to all health, safety, and regulatory standards to protect both the public and colleagues.

Provide technical input and recommendations to support continuous improvement and best practice.