Electrical Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrician, responsible for ensuring the reliability of essential water industry assets. This role offers a starting salary of £44,000 with opportunities for progression, a supportive team environment, and various employee benefits. You'll work on critical equipment, contributing to environmental protection and community service.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Business use of company van

Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

Flexible working hours

Paid time off for physical and mental health

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in inspections, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
• Competent in repairs to large pumps, actuated valves, VSD, and 3-phase electrical switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
• Investigate and rectify faults on electrical control panels and equipment.

Skills

Inspections

Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Job description

£44,000 starting salary with opportunity for pay progression

Business use of company van, tools, and PPE equipment

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Location: Peterborough and surrounding areas

Personal private health care, including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

25 days annual leave – increasing 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—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 conveyors, and centrifuge equipment. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities we serve.

What does it take to be an electrician?

1. An NVQ level 3 electrical qualification (or equivalent), 18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent
2. Completion of a relevant apprenticeship
3. A full UK driving licence

You will have demonstrable experience in inspections, maintenance, and fault diagnosis, and be competent in 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 – increasing with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (resulting in a total of 18%)
• Business use of a company van, 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
• Discounts on various products and services
• Paid time off for physical and mental health
• Family Leave package, 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 regardless of 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 and can reach their full potential.

Close date: Sunday 1st June

Interview dates: w/c 9th June

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