Electrical Craftsperson

TN United Kingdom; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Craftsperson to join their dedicated team in Bodmin. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company van and various allowances. You will be responsible for fault finding, maintaining, and repairing essential assets across drinking water and wastewater services. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital services while developing your technical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company van

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Enhanced maternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Bonuses

Pension

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Relevant formal qualifications such as City and Guilds or BTEC.

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality support using expertise in electrical systems.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Fault finding

3-phase electrical systems

Electrical control systems

Risk assessments

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

VSDs and soft starts

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About South West Water

At South West Water, we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations— with a vision and culture that foster change, improvement, and innovation. We are proud to provide reliable, efficient, high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the South West area. Our ambitions include reaching net-zero by 2030 and partnering with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks, and local organizations to ensure a sustainable future. Join our diverse team where opportunities flow and new ideas are welcomed. #JustAddWater.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our team based in Bodmin. This is a permanent full-time contract with a competitive salary of £34,368 - £40,729 per annum. Benefits include a standby allowance (working 1 in 8 rotation), additional payments for call-outs and overtime, a company van, and various other benefits. The role involves a 37-hour workweek with 1 in 4 Fridays off.

About the role

The Electrical Craftsperson will be responsible for fault finding, repairing, and maintaining assets across operational sites for both Drinking Water and Waste Water Services. You will perform planned maintenance, support asset preservation, and provide recommendations for future maintenance to prevent faults and ensure compliance and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

1. Delivering quality support using your expertise in electrical, control, and process systems to minimize risk and impact to customers.
2. Carrying out repairs and maintenance, diagnosing faults on electrical and control systems.
3. Collaborating with other disciplines in a mobile field team.
4. Liaising with affected staff and updating engineering documentation.
5. Supporting internal customers in line with South West Water’s values of Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Progress.
6. Planning and prioritizing work to meet maintenance and operational needs.
7. Adhering to ISO, H&S policies, and procedures.
8. Undertaking necessary training to improve technical skills and safety awareness.
9. Following business rules for maintenance activities and feedback.

What we are looking for

Essentials:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Relevant formal qualifications (City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND).
• Compliance with IEE 18th Edition Regulations.
• Experience in fault finding & 3-phase electrical systems.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirables:

• City & Guilds Inspect and Test 2391-10.
• Industrial/Commercial experience.
• Experience with VSDs, soft starts, and motor control systems.
• Understanding of wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and RAMS.
• Good knowledge of LV systems (415VAC to 24VAC and DC control).

What’s in it for you

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including holiday entitlement, a company van, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking, enhanced maternity leave, share schemes, employee assistance programs, wellbeing support, discounts, bonuses, pension, and more. The closing date for applications is 9th May 2025. To apply, click the link to be considered as our Electrical Craftsperson. Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check.

Be yourself, we like it that way. We foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. Our core values are:

• Be Rock Solid - Build trust and dependability.
• Be You - Bring your best every day and be authentic.
• Be the Future - Embrace change, drive progress, own challenges.