Electrician

Reading Apply Now Location Reading, United Kingdom Salary £30 per hour Job Type Full-time Date Posted November 2nd, 2026 Report this job View All Jobs Electrician at Mercury Hampton Ltd Location Reading, United Kingdom Salary £30 Job Type Full-time Date Posted November 2nd, 2026 Report this job Apply Now View All Jobs Download File 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. Apply Now