Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Technician

South East Water UK; Barcombe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Technician (E&I) to maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment across our production sites, ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will perform planned maintenance, carry out first-line remedial tasks, supervise contractors, complete administration, and support capital projects; BA training will be provided.

The role requires UK work rights, flexibility, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to C&G or a relevant electrical/instrumentation qualification, preferably via an apprenticeship.
• Experience in maintenance of water-specific production site assets.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking electrical and instrumentation planned maintenance and first-line remedial work.
• Accurate and timely completion of maintenance administration and updates in systems.
• Supervise Contractors and issue Permits to Work as required.
• Routine administration (timesheets, H&S forms, vehicle records, etc).
• Contribute to engineering capital works when required.
• Assist Production team with Confined Space Entries; BA training provided.
• Monitor and maintain site security and keep worksites tidy.
• Drive Company vehicles and tow plant/equipment as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Water assets knowledge

Electrical/instrumentation basics

Education

C&G or relevant electrical/instrumentation qualification

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Technician (E&I) to maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment across our production sites, ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will perform planned maintenance, carry out first-line remedial tasks, supervise contractors, complete administration, and support capital projects; BA training will be provided.

The role requires UK work rights, flexibility, and a commitment to high standards.