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Plant Department Electrician

On-site in the UK·Added 4 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Skanska UK

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Overview

Requirements

Work on-site in the UK
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

The role

External closing date:

Friday, October 16, 2026

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Cementation OU. With more than 100 years of proud history, Cementation Skanska brings deep foundation expertise built on decades of experience across roads, rail, iconic skylines, arenas, energy projects and flood defences. Our in-house piling and foundations teams work alongside steel fabrication, geotechnical and infrastructure monitoring to deliver complete, integrated solutions. We also offer an extensive archive of geotechnical records to support early engagement with customers and stakeholders throughout appraisal and planning.

We are currently looking for a Plant Department Electrician, who will support the plant department workshop and field service supervisor by carrying out inspections, advanced fault diagnosis, service, rigging/de rigging and repairs in our Plant department workshop and on our construction sites.

As the Plant Department Electrician, you will

Ensure safe systems of work, permit adherence and compliance with PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and company procedures.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control system faults in the field.
Install new components and retrofit existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
Conduct inspections, testing and calibration of piling plant equipment to meet operational standards. Complete follow-up documentation.
Work with supervisors, planners, site teams and suppliers to prioritise work and arrange parts or specialist services when required.
Assist with out of hours call outs or site attendance when required.

We are looking for

Flexibility, and a willingness to travel, work and stay away from home when required.
City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 electrical based qualification (able to obtain an ECS card if not already holding one).
Knowledge of plant electrics.
2391-52 inspection and testing.
18th Edition.

What we offer

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.