Electrical Technician

Anglian Water; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water authority is seeking an Electrician to ensure the reliability of electrical systems within the region. You will conduct maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment, directly impacting environmental conservation and service quality. In this permanent role, enjoy a starting salary of £44,000 alongside various benefits, including health care and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Business use of company van

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

Family Leave package

Paid time off for physical and mental health

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing faults in electrical systems.
• Competence in repairs to VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance on electrical assets.
• Investigate and rectify faults to ensure asset reliability.
• Work on control panels and motor testing, among other duties.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Repairs to large pumps

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Completion of relevant apprenticeship

Job description

£44,000 starting salary, plus overtime and standby, with opportunity for pay progression

Business use of company van, tools and PPE equipment

Permanent, 37 hours p/w

Location: Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend, Tilbury and surrounding areas

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

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 an electrician?

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

Close date: Sunday 15th June

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