Industrial Electrician

CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking water utility company as an Industrial Electrician in the beautiful Yorkshire region. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a company van, annual bonus, and a strong pension scheme. You will be responsible for maintaining critical electrical systems, ensuring operational reliability, and working independently across various locations. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to community wellbeing, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the water industry.

Benefits

Company van

Annual incentive-related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan

Critical illness insurance

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship required.
• Experience in fault finding on control circuits and 3-phase systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and mechanical assets at Energy & Recycling sites.
• Respond to emergency calls and improve asset reliability.

Skills

Electrical Apprenticeship

Fault finding on control circuits

IT literacy

Experience as a time-served industrial electrician

Education

City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Toughbook

Job description

Company Description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job Description:

Industrial Electrician (Bioresources)

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We are offering a competitive salary (Band 5a) of £40,110.
• A company van (mobile worker).
• An annual incentive-related bonus (up to £1000 maximum for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution, increasing to 12% from April 2025).
• Development opportunities in line with the Electrician progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day, with additional days in lieu of working bank holidays.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Great benefits package including health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts, and more.

Location:

We are recruiting Industrial Electricians for our maintenance department in the Bioresources business area at Yorkshire Water. This is a mobile role based across Hull, Bridlington, Leeds, and Bradford, with your home location determining your coverage area.

Work Type:

Permanent, 37 hours per week. Out-of-hours work, including weekends and bank holidays, will be part of a structured standby rota. Once trained, you will work independently and participate in out-of-hours standby, requiring flexibility outside core hours.

What We Do:

Yorkshire Water supplies over 5.4 million residents and visitors with safe drinking water and wastewater services. We are committed to community wellbeing, environmental protection, and sustainable water management, especially through initiatives like Bioresources to meet evolving customer and regulatory expectations.

Role Responsibilities:

As an Industrial Electrician, you will maintain electrical and mechanical assets at our Energy & Recycling sites, respond to emergency calls, and improve asset reliability through effective decision-making. You may work in various locations, including during adverse weather or escalations, and must be adaptable to work on any Yorkshire Water asset as needed.

Where You Fit In:

You will work independently in remote locations, completing planned and reactive electrical tasks within deadlines and budgets. Building relationships with colleagues, operational staff, suppliers, and partners is essential. You will supervise contractors, conduct risk assessments, and use tools like Toughbook to record work activity. You will also assist in training apprentices and less experienced team members, and install and commission new equipment.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship and a qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC, NVQ, HNC, or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Eng Tech.
• Valid driving license with no more than six points.

Desirable Qualifications:

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City and Guilds 2382-18)
• CompEx 1-4
• HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mandatory Experience & Knowledge:

• Safe isolation per IET regulations
• Experience as a time-served industrial electrician
• Fault finding on control circuits, motors, starters, and 3-phase systems
• IT literacy and maintenance reporting
• Working with rotating equipment and LV control circuits

Desirable Skills & Knowledge:

• Pneumatics, ATEX standards, UPS systems, soft start/variable speed drives, actuated valves

Additional Requirements:

Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, process, or manufacturing sectors preferred. Ability to work in confined spaces and pass medical assessments for hazardous environments.

Application:

If you are an experienced Industrial Electrician eager to contribute to Yorkshire Water’s service and environmental goals, apply online with your CV. Our selection includes an online test, competency interview, and practical/written assessments.

Recruitment Process:

Closing date: 21st May. Interviews to be announced. Pre-employment checks include a Basic Disclosure and security vetting as needed. All roles require medical questionnaires and further medicals if applicable.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We may close the vacancy early if necessary, so apply promptly.