Electrical Asset Technician – Water Treatment Engineer

Anglian Water Services; Ardleigh; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

£45,760 Basic plus overtime and standby payments, with opportunity for pay progression up to £60,000 Basic

Business use of company van, tools and PPE equipment

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours p/w, with flexibility for part time

Location: Covering Colchester, Halstead, Sudbury, Braintree and surrounding areas

Personal private health care

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double-matched pension scheme up to 7% (21% total)

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Think electricity and water don’t mix? Think again…

Our skilled team of industrial electricians are a vital part of the Water Supply family; keeping our treatment works running smoothly to ensure the supply of 1.3bn litres of clean, safe drinking water to 5 million customers, every single day.

We’re looking to grow our team, building resilience through training, development and with clear routes for career progression. Join us as we gear up for a period of huge growth, with new and innovative projects transforming the way we work, whilst staying true to our purpose; to bring social and environmental prosperity to the region we serve.

You’ll get the opportunity to gain valuable skills, qualifications and experience, while being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.

Key responsibilities:

You’ll be responsible for wiring, installing, maintaining and controlling the high diversity of electrical equipment necessary to treat and distribute water.

This includes:

• Calibrating and maintaining technical analytical equipment
• Investigate asset trends and carry out electrical interventions
• Assist electrical framework contractors and internal high voltage, optimisation and automation teams
• Utilise electrical drawings to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• React to technical issues to maintain water supply

What does it take to be an Electrical Asset Technician?

• An NVQ level 3 or City and Guilds electrical qualification (or equivalent), 18th Edition, AM2 or Jib Gold Card,or equivalent or have completed a full Electrical apprenticeship
• A full UK driving licence is also essential.
• You will have demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis, being competent undertaking repairs to large pumps, actuated valves, VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear.
• Strong health & safety focus
• Ability to work standby-by and overtime as necessary

As well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our electrical assets, you will work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to enable you to operate and maintain water treatment assets and processes.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length ofservice and the ability to buy more
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.

_If you are offered a job with us, you will be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, reference, driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test._

Closing date:04/11/26

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