Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

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

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the United Kingdom is searching for an Electrician to join their team. The role involves general repairs, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of a variety of electrical systems. Candidates must possess an NVQ level 3 electrical qualification and have demonstrable experience in maintaining and repairing equipment such as pumps and switchgear. The position offers a salary of around £55,000 with excellent benefits, including health care, pension schemes, and flexible working conditions.

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

Paid time off for wellness

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in completing inspections and maintenance on electrical systems.
• Experience with large pumps, actuated valves, and VSD.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Investigate and rectify faults in electrical systems.
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure reliability of assets.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance of electrical systems

Repair of pumps and switchgear

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Tools

Electrical control panels

Motor testing

Instrumentation

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