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📍 Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Full-time construction-and-extraction Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Tunnelling Electrician - TBM (Herrenknecht)

Location: North East England
Rate: Up to £400 per shift
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating Days and Nights

We are recruiting experienced Tunnelling Electricians to join a major infrastructure project in North East England, working on a Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).

This position offers long-term project work with the opportunity to secure permanent employment following a successful temporary assignment.

Role Overview

As part of the TBM maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of tunnelling equipment through planned maintenance activities, fault diagnosis, and breakdown response.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical maintenance and fault-finding on Herrenknecht TBMs and associated backup systems.
Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, conveyors, pumps, and ventila...