Electrical Technician

Jersey Electricity Plc; Luton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking an Electrical Technician for the East Hyde Sewage Treatment Works in Luton. This role involves maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure safety and efficiency. The successful candidate will gain significant learning opportunities and can earn up to £10,000 extra per annum with standby and overtime. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience coupled with a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Flexible working arrangements

Fast-tracked career opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold an 18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification.
• An apprenticeship with experience in electrical systems is ideal.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues pertinent to the industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice based on up-to-date knowledge and assist trainees.
• Work on various equipment including motors, pumps, electronic control systems.

Skills

Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Maintenance

Technical Advice

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification

NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Electrical Technician to work of our East Hyde Sewage Treatment Works.
You will join a close-knit team which varies in age and ability, all performing at a high level. This role offers great learning potential with the ability to cross-skill into other disciplines.As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
• Complete License to operate. (Operate sites and learning the water treatment processes)

Base Location: East Hyde Sewage Treatment Works - Luton - LU1 3TS

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Plus, the inclusion of a company van and fuel card.

What you should bring to the role

• Offering up to £39,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, Plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 18th Edition electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Ideally an apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical engineering would also be ideal, but not essential.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing Electrical plant equipment.
• Ideally experience in maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry would benefit this role.
• The work will require physical fitness.
• You will need the ability to work in confined spaces and will require the completion of appropriate training for this.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.