https://jobs.co.uk/job/tunnelling-engineer-search--733726fa-afd6-4b80-9850-ed3cd1381457 RSS feed for TUNNELLING ENGINEER at Search. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:43:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/tunnelling-engineer-search--733726fa-afd6-4b80-9850-ed3cd1381457 https://jobs.co.uk/job/tunnelling-engineer-search--733726fa-afd6-4b80-9850-ed3cd1381457 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | 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 ventilation systems. Undertake planned preventative maintenance to maximise machine availability and reliability. Support TBM assembly, commissioning, operation, and demobilisation activities. Read and interpret electrical drawings and schemat... Contract