Mercury Hampton

Electrician

Mercury Hampton  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Electricians Required | Reading | Work Until 2027

We're recruiting experienced Electricians for a major long-term construction and infrastructure project in Reading. Working for a leading M&E contractor, you'll be supporting the delivery of new-build facilities and critical infrastructure within a secure, highly regulated environment. The project forms part of a substantial programme of works involving the construction and upgrade of commercial, engineering and support facilities, offering electricians the opportunity to work on a technically challenging site with a strong pipeline of work.

This role is ideally suited to electricians with experience in commercial or industrial installations who are looking for long-term stability, consistent hours and the opportunity to be part of a major UK infrastructure project. With work secured through to 2027, successful candidates will benefit from continuity of work on a well-established site alongside experienced electrical and mechanical teams.

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Duration: Long-term contract through to 2027

Pay & Benefits

  • £30.00 per hour
  • £1,500 gross per week (based on 50 hours)
  • 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
  • £60 per night lodge allowance for operatives travelling over 50 miles to site
  • Travel time incentive available
  • Overtime opportunities as the project progresses

Scope of Works

  • Commercial containment installation
  • Cable pulling and termination
  • Lighting and power installation
  • Distribution equipment installation
  • General commercial electrical works

Requirements

  • ECS/JIB Card
  • Commercial electrical installation experience
  • Ability to work within a secure, safety-critical environment
  • Strong health and safety awareness

Security Clearance

All successful applicants must complete:

  • Basic DBS Check
  • BPSS Clearance
  • Full support will be provided throughout the clearance process, which typically takes 1-2 weeks.

If you're looking for a long-term contract on a major infrastructure project with work secured until 2027, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for further information.

Mercury Hampton

About Mercury Hampton

At Mercury Hampton, we specialise in supporting global businesses within manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, and technical sectors to attract and retain the right talent. We understand the challenges of finding skilled professionals in these industries and offer tailored solutions that cover the entire talent lifecycle.

Our approach combines deep industry expertise with data-driven tools to enable more informed hiring decisions. Through our proprietary assessment platform, MHIQ, we deliver insights that extend beyond traditional recruitment methods, focusing on candidate fit, capability, and long-term potential.

We collaborate closely with a diverse client base, offering comprehensive recruitment and talent management support. Our objective is to reduce turnover, enhance retention, and optimise team performance.

With a presence in over 20 countries and a proven track record, including a 96% candidate retention rate after 12 months, Mercury Hampton is a trusted partner for organisations looking to build sustainable talent pipelines in competitive markets.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Newton-le-Willows, GB
Year Founded
2018
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