DSEAR Technician

Anglian Water Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in the UK is seeking a DSEAR Technician to support safety compliance across its operational assets. The successful candidate will resolve DSEAR-related issues, assist in risk assessments, and maintain documentation. This role requires a fully qualified electrician with experience in hazardous environments and a strong understanding of DSEAR principles. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including personal health care and flexible working options.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Company van

Life cover – 8 x annual salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Competitive pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Structured training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Methodical and detail-oriented approach to electrical systems.
• Experience working in hazardous environments is essential.
• Confidence in documenting and presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remedial work to resolve DSEAR-related issues.
• Support site inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Skills

Qualified electrician (ONC/OND/NVQ3 or equivalent)

Experience in electrical work in an industrial environment

CompEX 01-04 or 09-10 certification (or willingness to obtain)

Strong understanding of DSEAR principles

Excellent communication skills

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSEAR Technician

Location: Anglian Water Region-Wide
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £44,000

Build a Safer, More Compliant Future with Anglian Water

What You’ll Be Doing

As a DSEAR Technician, you’ll work closely with the DSEAR Manager, Engineers, and site teams to support safety compliance across our operational assets. Your work will focus on remedial tasks, risk mitigation, and maintaining accurate documentation.

• Carrying out remedial work to resolve DSEAR-related issues and risk on electrical assets
• Replacement of ATEX electrical equipment
• Supporting inspections at site and asset level to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Assisting DSEAR Engineers with risk assessments and hazardous area classifications
• Creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation for all completed work
• Providing technical advice, coaching, and guidance to operational teams
• Promoting and upholding a positive safety culture in line with Anglian Water’s behavioural safety principles
• Participating in audits and encouraging best practice across the business

About You

You’ll bring a solid foundation in electrical systems and a keen interest in hazardous area safety. You are methodical, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your expertise in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to safety and compliance.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Fully qualified electrician (ONC/OND/NVQ3 or equivalent)
• Experience of electrical work in an industrial environment
• CompEX 01-04 or 09-10 certification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong understanding of DSEAR principles and hazardous area documentation
• Experience working in hazardous environments
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload independently
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools to document and present technical information
• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to safe working practices

It would also be beneficial to have:

• Previous experience supporting site inspections, risk assessments, or process safety initiatives

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, we’re committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. As a DSEAR Technician, you’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking team with a clear pathway to progress into a DSEAR Engineer role, gaining hands-on experience and mentoring along the way.

• Personal private health care
• Company van
• Life cover – 8 x annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
• Flexible working options
• Competitive pension scheme – double matching your contributions up to 6%
• Annual bonus scheme and wide-ranging lifestyle benefits
• Structured training and development opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an electrically qualified professional looking to build your career in hazardous area safety and support critical water infrastructure, apply today to become Anglian Water’s next DSEAR Technician.

At Anglian Water, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Being Safer Every Day means making positive choices, moment by moment, to protect ourselves and those around us. Together, we create a culture where health, safety, and wellbeing always come first.