Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Electrician
CV-LibraryBlackpool, LancashiretemporaryPosted: 23 June 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking an experienced TBM Electrician to join our tunnelling team working on major underground infrastructure project in the Blackpool area immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, repairing, and installing electrical systems associated with Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and supporting tunnelling equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on TBMs and tunnelling plant
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on motors, drives, PLC systems, conveyors, pumps, ventilation systems, and power distribution equipment
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
- Assist with TBM assembly, commissioning, operation, and demobilisation
- Install and maintain temporary and permanent electrical services underground and on surface
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Perform testing, inspection, and fault-finding on HV/LV systems
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and electrical regulations
- Work closely with mechanical and production teams to maintain continuous tunnelling operations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or recognised electrical apprenticeship
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
- ECS/JIB Gold Card preferred
- CSCS/CPCS
- Experience working within tunnelling, heavy industrial, mining, rail, water, or construction environments
- Strong knowledge of motors, drives, switchgear, control systems, and PLC fault-finding
- Previous TBM or underground tunnelling experience highly desirable
- Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends where required
- Strong understanding of health & safety within high-risk environments
Desirable.
- Experience with Herrenknecht TBM's
- HV Switching Autorisation
- Confined Space and Safety Critical Medical certification (Medium Risk)
- First Aid qualification.
Salary
£(Apply online only) per day DOE
Uplift for weekends x1.5
5-7 day per week
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on TBMs and tunnelling plant
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on motors, drives, PLC systems, conveyors, pumps, ventilation systems, and power distribution equipment
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
- Assist with TBM assembly, commissioning, operation, and demobilisation
- Install and maintain temporary and permanent electrical services underground and on surface
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Perform testing, inspection, and fault-finding on HV/LV systems
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and electrical regulations
- Work closely with mechanical and production teams to maintain continuous tunnelling operations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or recognised electrical apprenticeship
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
- ECS/JIB Gold Card preferred
- CSCS/CPCS
- Experience working within tunnelling, heavy industrial, mining, rail, water, or construction environments
- Strong knowledge of motors, drives, switchgear, control systems, and PLC fault-finding
- Previous TBM or underground tunnelling experience highly desirable
- Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends where required
- Strong understanding of health & safety within high-risk environments
Desirable.
- Experience with Herrenknecht TBM's
- HV Switching Autorisation
- Confined Space and Safety Critical Medical certification (Medium Risk)
- First Aid qualification.
Salary
£(Apply online only) per day DOE
Uplift for weekends x1.5
5-7 day per week