Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

Anglian Water Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Basildon is seeking an Electrician to carry out essential repairs and maintenance. This role is crucial for ensuring reliability and protecting the environment. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 3 electrical qualifications and substantial experience in fault diagnosis and repairs. The position offers competitive benefits including a starting salary of circa £55,000, health care, and an excellent pension scheme. Flexible working hours and a collaborative team environment enhance the appeal of this impactful role.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Double-matched pension scheme

Life Assurance

Paid time off for illness

Family Leave package

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrable experience in completing inspections and maintenance.
• Competent in repairs to large pumps and electrical switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate and rectify faults.
• Ensure the reliability of our assets.

Skills

Experience with electrical control panels

Fault diagnosis and repair skills

Competence in 3-phase electrical systems

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Job description

Circa £55,000 (£47,864 starting salary + 15% Shift Allowance, with opportunity for pay progression in role)

On-site vehicle, tools and PPE equipment provided

Permanent, Full-time, with flexibility for part-time

40.25 hours p / w - Shift Based

Location : Basildon / Chelmsford

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

Double-matched pension scheme - If you put in 6%, Anglian Water will add a further 12%

Build a water industry for the future

Get ready to make a difference and join us as an Electrician at Anglian Water. You’ll be responsible for carrying out general repairs, investigating and rectifying faults and completing scheduled & reactive maintenance to ensure the reliability of our assets. This role is not just about doing a job, it has a real purpose; it’s about protecting our environment and our customers.

With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your commercial and industrial experience with assets such as : electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, as well as working on / around gearboxes, screw conveyers and centrifuge equipment. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

What does it take to be a bioresources electrician?

An NVQ level 3 electrical qualification (or equivalent), 18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3or equivalent

And have completed a relevant apprenticeship.

A full UK driving licence is also essential.

You will have demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis, being competent undertaking repairs to large pumps, actuated valves, VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to :

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (resulting in a combined contribution of 18%)

Business use of company vanplus access to tools and all uniform and PPE

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary

Lots of great discounts!

Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell

An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.

Flexible working hours considered (reviewed on an individual basis)

Inclusion at Anglian Water :

We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential.

Location : Basildon / Chelmsford

Closing Date : 06 / 01 / 26

Interviews : Late January