Electrical Engineer

South West Water; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23–27 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Free parking at most sites

Job summary

South West Water in Barnstaple is seeking an Electrical Craftsperson to maintain, repair and fault-diagnose a range of electrical and control assets across Drinking Water and Waste Water sites. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure safe, reliable operations for customers and communities.

The role requires an apprenticeship with relevant technical qualifications, 18th Edition IEE Regulations, and proven fault-finding on three‑phase systems; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship with relevant technical qualifications.
• Compliance with current 18th Edition IEE Regulations.
• Strong experience in fault finding and three-phase electrical systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis across a variety of sites and assets.
• Working with electrical, control and process systems to minimise risks to customers.
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary field teams.
• Liaising with site teams and stakeholders for smooth delivery of works.
• Completing and updating engineering documentation to support operational performance.
• Identifying opportunities for asset preservation and long-term improvement.
• Following ISO, health & safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Three‑phase electrical systems

Autonomous working

Problem solving

Education

Completed apprenticeship with City & Guilds/BTEC/ONC-HNC-HND

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose. South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. We’re looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Barnstaple team. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in delivering high-quality work and want a role that offers variety, autonomy and impact, this is a fantastic opportunity.

You’ll work across both Drinking Water and Waste Water operational sites, owning the maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a range of electrical and control assets. Your expertise will help ensure our services are safe, sustainable and reliable for our customers and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis across a variety of sites and assets
• Working with electrical, control and process systems to ensure risks to our customers are minimised
• Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary field teams
• Liaising with site teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works
• Completing and updating engineering documentation to support operational performance
• Identifying opportunities for asset preservation, prevention of future faults and long‑term improvement
• Following ISO, health & safety and compliance standards
• Prioritising and organising workload efficiently within the maintenance delivery model
• Undertaking training to continuously improve technical and safety skills

Essential

What we’re looking for:

• Completed apprenticeship supported by relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND)
• Compliance with current 18th Edition IEE Regulations
• Strong experience in fault finding & three‑phase electrical systems
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• City & Guilds Inspect & Test 2391-10
• Industrial or commercial electrical experience
• Knowledge of VSDs, soft starts and motor control systems
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams
• Experience working with RAMS
• Strong understanding of LV systems (415 Vac to 24 Vac/DC)

What’s in it for you?

Benefits

• 23–27 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell annual leave
• Up to 13 additional days of holiday through rota days
• Free parking at most sites
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Shared parental leave options
• Employee share schemes (Pennon Group plc)
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Champion Health wellbeing platform
• Free eye tests + Specsavers discounts
• Thousands of deals via Pennon Perks (shopping, travel, entertainment, gyms & more)
• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• And plenty more

Closing Date: 1st September 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

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