Electrical Technician - Bioresources

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental sustainability as a Bioresources Maintenance Technician. In this permanent role, you'll play a vital part in diagnosing and repairing faults in water recycling assets, ensuring their safe operation. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including personal healthcare and a generous pension scheme, this position offers a chance to contribute to a greener future while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Personal Private Healthcare

24-hour Virtual GP Service

25 Days Annual Leave

Double-Matched Pension Scheme

Business Use of Company Van

Flexible Benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Cover

Paid Time Off for Illness

Enhanced Family Leave Package

Qualifications

• Proven electrical experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols.
• Previous DSEAR COMPEX training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and rectifying faults in Bioresources assets.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and condition-based maintenance.
• Supporting operational teams for safe operation of assets.

Skills

Industrial Electrical Experience

Health and Safety Awareness

Collaborative Team Player

Flexible and Resilient Approach

Education

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or 4 (Electrical or Engineering Maintenance)

ONC/OND in Electrical Engineering

City and Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3-Phase Electrical Switchgear

Control Systems

Telemetry Systems

Actuated Valves

Motors

Job description

Circa £55k depending on experience (this includes 15% shift allowance) + Overtime is available

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

Permanent position

Location: Northampton

Benefits include:

• Personal private healthcare 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

Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and 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 electrical 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 through wastewater treatment and producing renewable energy and high-quality bioresource products, supporting 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, with a good working knowledge of 3-phase electrical switchgear, control systems, telemetry systems, 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, including hours, training, and adapting to business needs
• Collaborative team player
• Full UK driving license

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private healthcare including physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave, rising with service
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water doubles your contributions up to 6%
• Business use of company van, tools, uniform, and PPE
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture supporting your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary
• Paid time off for illness
• Family Leave package, 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 regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and shared passion for positive impact. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential.

Closing date: 11/05/25