Electrical Technician

Anglian Water Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Services seeks a Bioresources Maintenance Technician in Colchester. This full-time role involves diagnosing and repairing faults in water recycling facilities, supporting sustainability goals, and ensuring safe operations. The position offers competitive remuneration, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible working culture

Life Assurance at 8 times salary

Personal Accident cover

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Possess an industrial electrical apprenticeship.
• Proven electrical experience in an industrial environment.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and rectify faults in Bioresources assets.
• Complete planned preventative and condition-based maintenance.
• Support operational teams to ensure safe operation of assets.

Skills

Electrical experience

Health and safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

Industrial electrical apprenticeship

NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent

ONC/OND in electrical engineering

City and Guilds Parts 1 &2 in electrical engineering

Job description

Circa £ 5 5k depending on experience, (this includes 15% shift allowance) + Overtime is available

Full time, 40.25 hours a week across 7 day working pattern

Permanent

Location: Colchester

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

Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

Build a water industry for the future

Reporting to the Bioresources Operations Manager, as part of a site maintenance team you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing and rectifying faults, as well as completing planned preventative maintenance and condition-based proactive maintenance. This includes; E lectrical and Instrumentation work across all Water Recycling Bioresources assets on site.

Your role will support operational teams and enable the safe operation of Bioresources and Water Recycling assets. This is crucial to our mission of protecting the environment we serve through wastewater treatment and producing renewable energy and high-quality bioresource products, which support Circular Economy, Sustainability, and Net Zero goals.

What does it take to be a Bioresources Maintenance Technician?

• Possess an industrial electrical apprenticeship

• NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent (electrical or engineering maintenance)

• ONC/OND in electrical engineering

• City and Guilds Parts 1 &2 in electrical engineering or equivalent

• Proven electrical experience in an industrial environment, along with a good working knowledge of 3 phase electrical switch gear, control systems, telemetry system s, actuated valves and motors

• Strong awareness of health and safety

• Previous DSEAR COMPEX training is desirable (training will be provided)

• Knowledge of gas and steam systems is desirable (training will be provided)

• Flexible and resilient approach to work - hours, training & adapting to the business needs when necessary

• Advocate of collaboration, someone who enjoys working as part of a team

• Full UK driving license

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%

- 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

- 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.

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: Sunday 15th June