Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

ANGLIAN WATER; Basildon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the UK is looking for an Electrician to join their team in Basildon. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems vital to the water supply. Candidates must possess an NVQ level 3 electrical qualification and relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay, career progression, and extensive benefits, such as private health care, generous leave, and a double-matched pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the community and environment.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Life Assurance

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ level 3 in electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience completing inspections and fault diagnosis is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Investigate and rectify faults in electrical control panels.
• Complete scheduled and reactive maintenance to ensure reliability.

Skills

Experience with electrical control panels

Fault diagnosis and repair skills

Understanding of 3-phase electrical switchgear

Experience with large pumps and actuated valves

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Tools

Tools and PPE equipment

Company van

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 3 or equivalent
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Closing Date: 06/01/26

Interviews: Late January

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