Electrical Maintenance Technician

South East Water; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Technician focusing on the maintenance and installation of electrical systems across their production sites. The role includes managing control panels, pumps, and motors and demands a Level 3 NVQ in electrical qualifications. The ideal candidate will be organised, able to solve problems, and work within a team to ensure operational efficiency while adhering to health and safety standards. A supportive environment exists for both seasoned professionals and emerging talent in this vital infrastructure role.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Electric qualifications with at least Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial or commercial electrical systems.
• Ability to fault find and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain electrical equipment.
• Collaborate on projects and supervise contractors.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work.

Skills

Electrical qualification Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent

Fault finding and problem-solving

Highly organised

Confident in using IT and computers

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you an electrical expert looking for a role where your technical skills actually make a difference to your local community? Do you want to work for a company that values your expertise while respecting your time away from work?

At South East Water, we provide an essential service, and our production sites are the heart of that operation. This isn't just another maintenance job; it’s a chance to take ownership of complex electrical systems across our pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment works.

We are particularly keen to hear from those with industrial experience—we need people who understand the scale and pace of the maintaining our sites. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for a better work life balance, or rising talent eager to apply your industrial knowledge to vital infrastructure, you’ll find a supportive environment here.

You’ll be the go to person for keeping our water flowing, maintaining everything from control panels to high capacity industrial pumps. It’s challenging, varied, and vital work where no two days are the same. This will involve maintaining and installing electrical systems and equipment such as control panels, pumps, motors, water quality analysers, and chemical dosing equipment. Additionally, this role will respond to breakdowns, oversee the work of contractors, and perform necessary repairs and enhancements.

Main responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and install Electrical plant and water treatment related equipment including several types of control panels, pumps, motors, chemical dosing equipment and water quality analysers to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of our production works and operational sites.
• Collaborate with other members of the Production team with Confined Space Entries.
• Liaise, supervise and work with contractors while they undertake works on sites.
• Accurate recording keeping linked to reactive and planned maintenance work.
• Ensure business systems and work management systems are kept up to date.
• Help to complete administration (e.g., timesheets, health and safety forms, vehicle record sheets etc.)
• Help to monitor and maintain security of production site.
• Update and maintain site operating manuals.
• Issue Permits to Work where required.
• Contribute and assist with engineering capital works as and when required.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, company policies and Production “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP)
• Take part in a Standby rota to provide out of hours support to the operational area.

You’ll need

• You are electrically qualified to at least Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent (e.g. HNC, apprenticeship etc).
• Previous experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic position.
• Ability to fault find and problem-solving electrical equipment.
• Highly organised individual with the ability to work under your own direction.
• Confident using IT and computers to be able to update records and reports.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package

£38,000 - £47,500 depending on experience + company van + standby allowance and overtime.