Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Electrician
Orbital Recruitment • Blackpool, Lancashire • Posted July 03, 2026
About the Role
We 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 sy...
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 sy...