Electrical Engineer (Water / Industrial Pumps)

Rise Technical; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for long-term contracts focused on water and industrial pumps across the Thames region. The role involves electrical installation and maintenance on pumping systems. Candidates must hold a JIB Gold Card and have experience with 3-phase systems. This position offers competitive rates and travel across multiple sites in the region.

Benefits

Competitive Day Rates

Van

Expenses

Excellent Opportunity for Extension

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified Industrial Electrician (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 2365 / AM2).
• JIB Gold Card is essential.
• Background in industrial, utilities, or water sector electrical work.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, refurbishment, and maintenance on water and wastewater pumping systems.
• Inspect, fault-find, and repair electrical systems and industrial equipment.
• Travel to sites daily, ensuring high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault finding and repair

3-phase systems experience

Control panels

Pump systems

Education

NVQ Level 3/C&G 2365/AM2

JIB Gold Card

Tools

JIB Gold Card

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Water / Industrial Pumps)

Location: Thames Water Region Commutable from London, Farnborough, Slough, Guildford, and surrounding areas

Contract: 6 Months - 24 months (Outside IR35 / CIS Available - Highly Likely Extension)

Rates: Competitive Day Rates + Van + Expenses + Excellent Opportunity for Extension

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician or Electrical Engineer from an industrial or utilities background looking for a long‑term contract role across the Thames Water region?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established engineering company supporting multiple water infrastructure upgrade projects across pumping stations and treatment works. You'll work on a variety of electrical installation, refurbishment, and maintenance activities across several active sites.

The Role:

• Electrical installation, refurbishment, and maintenance on water and wastewater pumping systems
• Work across multiple Thames region sites, key depot is based in Farnborough
• Inspect, fault‑find, and repair electrical systems, control panels, and industrial equipment
• Travel to sites daily, ensuring high safety and quality standards
• Outside IR35 or CIS contract – long‑term extension opportunities

The Person:

• Time‑served or qualified Industrial Electrician (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 2365 / AM2)
• JIB Gold Card is essential
• Background in industrial, utilities, or water sector electrical work
• Experience with 3‑phase systems, control panels, motors, or pump systems is highly desirable
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Thames Water region

Reference Number:

BBBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The rates advertised are the bracket available for this position. The actual rate paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Key Commutable Locations:

Farnborough, Reading, Guildford, Slough, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Woking, Twickenham, Croydon, Watford, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Oxford, Windsor, Egham, Camberley, Crawley, London