Electrical Technician

Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Technician for Europe's largest civil engineering project at Hinkley Point C. The role involves installation, maintenance, and diagnosis of utility assets. Qualified candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical qualifications, 18th Edition completion, and testing experience. The position offers competitive benefits including a performance bonus, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

25 days' holiday rising to 28 with service

Up to 20% combined pension contribution

Performance related bonus

Healthcare package

£1,000 referral fee

Life assurance of up to 8 times salary

Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle schemes

Enhanced family friend policies

One paid volunteering day

Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Mandatory NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Completed 18th Edition qualification.
• Testing and Inspection qualification preferred.
• Experience in the water industry is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good process knowledge in water and waste treatment.
• Health and Safety training and field practice (CSCS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and contracts.
• Supervise contractor work for Health and Safety compliance.
• Support team productivity and resource management.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Be prepared for potential 24/7 standby function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Process knowledge in water and waste treatment

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or City and Guilds equivalent

18th Edition completed

Testing and Inspection qualified

Tools

Health and Safety training

CSCS certification

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity this year? If so, then we have a great opening for an Electrical Technician to join Turnbull and work on Europe's largest civil engineering project at Hinkley Point C.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Technician will provide efficient electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of NNB Generation Company's utility assets including potable supply network, water management network, sewerage network, sewage treatment assets, and communications. Maintain 100% environmental permit compliance, zero serious pollution incidents, within contract budget, and with adherence to set KPIs.

This role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You will:

• provide installation, maintenance, and repair functions for the electrical assets for the dewatering network, treatment, and all associated assets serving Hinkley Point C
• maximise all controllable factors to meet external quality targets
• be responsible for your actions to ensure relevant KPI and SLA targets are achieved
• promote a culture of awareness to improve safety and reduce accidents/incidents protecting the workforce from injury and the company from prosecution
• support improvements in team productivity to make the most of resources and be able to show value to the client
• implement efficiencies and innovations in operations to provide cost savings to the client where applicable
• ensure good liaison with NNB stakeholders - Site Operations, Environmental, Security, Construction Delivery Leads, and Site Engineers, promoting a consistent approach, technical advice, and swift resolution of any identified problems
• supervise third-party contractor work to ensure compliance with Health and Safety, standards, and good value without risk to quality
• manage interfaces with other departments, build relationships, and get fast resolution of any issues
• have the potential of a 24/7 out-of-hours standby function
• maintain an understanding of multiple, complex, utility-related structures across Hinkley Point C and contractors' work interfaces
• build and maintain long‑term working connections with other Turnbull contract partners, NNB and NNB Contractors.

What you'll need

• to have an NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or City and Guilds equivalent
• to have completed your 18th Edition
• to be Testing and Inspection qualified (self‑certification desired)
• experience in the water industry
• strong communication and team skills
• good process knowledge in water and waste treatment
• to have Health and Safety training and field practice (CSCS, confined Spaces desired).

What you'll receive

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end‑to‑end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long‑term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award‑winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

• Project management
• Design and build services
• Consent management and delivery
• Contract management
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services

We have expertise in

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earthworks and ground remediation services

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.