Electrical Maintenance Technician

Severn Trent Water; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal operation of electrical assets in sewage treatment facilities. The role includes proactive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnostics, and support for system control. Required qualifications include the 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and a full UK driving licence. Starting salary is £38,573 with competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electrical assets onsite.
• Ability to perform fault diagnostics and resolve issues.
• Willingness to upskill to LV/HV SAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical assets across sewage treatment works.
• React to failures and assist local maintenance teams.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA.

Skills

Sound diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with process control systems

Knowledge of industrial electrical installation

Education

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our Waste Water Recycling team has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Electrical Maintenance Technician.

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the chance to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day‑to‑day activities.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work enhancing our region’s rivers. The role will consist of:

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite.
• React to failures and planned improvement works across sewage pumping stations and treatment works.
• Carry out service and replacement of assets such as pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip‑ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives and motor control circuits.
• Support the local maintenance teams in planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets.
• Undertake fault diagnostics and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Complete electrical inspections and testing.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Support the design and build of new processes.
• Provide timely feedback on work carried out on a daily basis.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA and act on alarms as required.

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with participation in a 24/7 stand‑by rota.

As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill to LV/HV SAP, which will come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Along with your experience, you must hold:

• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and ongoing new additions.
• A full UK driving licence.

You’ll be expected to know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards. In Severn Trent we use a number of different devices, so your experience working with various IT systems will be great.

You must have sound diagnostic and problem‑solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential as there will be an opportunity to upskill and develop a second skill set.

What’s In It For You

• Starting salary of £38,573.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility).
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave – buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
• Family friendly policies.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.

What’s Next?

We can’t wait to hear from you. Before applying, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date – so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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