Electrical Maintenance Technician

South East Water UK

Aldershot

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave buy/sell

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking an electrically qualified technician to maintain, repair and install electrical systems across our pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment works to keep the water flowing.

You will supervise contractors and manage control panels, pumps and monitoring equipment, respond to breakdowns, and uphold safety standards and SOPs. A Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent, industrial experience, a UK driving licence, and solid IT record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

Electrically qualified to at least a Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent.
Industrial, commercial or domestic electrical experience is advantageous.
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and install electrical plant and water treatment equipment (control panels, pumps, motors, dosing equipment, analysers).
Supervise external contractors on-site.
Assist Production team with specialised tasks and safety compliance.
Issue permits to work and adhere to SOPs and health & safety rules.
Maintain site records and participate in standby out-of-hours support.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

IT literacy

Mobility - driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Are you an electrician, 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 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.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of our electrical team you will ensure our water keeps flowing by maintaining, repairing, and installing everything from intricate control panels to high-capacity industrial pumps. No two days are the same in this varied and vital position.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Installation: Repair, maintain, and install electrical plant and water treatment equipment (including control panels, pumps, motors, chemical dosing equipment, and water quality analysers).

Contractor Supervision: Liaise with, supervise, and work alongside external contractors undertaking works on-site.

Team Collaboration: Assist the wider Production team with specialised tasks, including Confined Space Entries.

Compliance & Safety: Issue Permits to Work, adhere strictly to Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and Production Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Asset Management: Update site operating manuals, monitor site security, and assist with engineering capital works.

Digital Administration: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in our work management systems, alongside daily admin (timesheets, H&S forms, vehicle logs).

Emergency Support: Take part in a Standby rota to provide essential out-of-hours support to the operational area.

What We Are Looking For

We need a proactive, highly organised individual who can work confidently under their own direction.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications: Electrically qualified to at least a Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent (e.g., HNC, completed apprenticeship).

Experience: Previous electrical experience within an industrial, commercial, or domestic setting (Industrial experience is highly advantageous).

Technical Skills: Proven ability in electrical fault-finding and problem-solving.

IT Literacy: Confident using IT and computers to update digital records and reports.

Mobility: A valid UK manual driving licence is essential.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

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.

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