Installation Electrical Technician

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group); Washington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the utilities sector as an Installation Electrical Technician. This permanent role entails working in the Integrated Design & Delivery team to execute electrical installations and modifications to high standards. With competitive pay and opportunities for development, this role supports your growth in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

24/7 Digital GP Access

Annual Health Screening

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holiday Arrangements

Development and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced industrial installation electrician.
• Competent in reading electrical drawings.
• Willingness to expand skills with core training.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical solutions for operational sites.
• Liaise with asset owners for efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 (18th edition) standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

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Permanent role - 37 hrs core per week

Salary - up to £42,056 + overtime (OTE of £6,000 in overtime)

Location: Washington (Mobile Worker with van and fuel card provided)

About The Role

About The Role

Installation Electrical Technician

Permanent role - 37 hrs core per week

Salary - up to £42,056 + overtime (OTE of £6,000 in overtime)

Location: Washington (Mobile Worker with van and fuel card provided)

About The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced industrial installation electrical technician to work in the Integrated Design & Delivery team. Reporting to a team lead you will, as part of a team, be required to successfully scope and design solutions to identified issues and then carry out installations and modifications of electrical and instrumentation equipment to a high professional standard.

You will be responsible for liaising with asset owners to efficiently deliver low to medium complexity installations on Northumbrian Water (NWL) operational sites while safeguarding the site process.

You must be able to read electrical drawings, identify, source, and install components. You will understand single phase and 3 phase AC systems, level control, variable speed drives, motor starting methods including DOL & Star Delta, as well as a willingness to multi-skill. Knowledge of PLC’s, radio and telemetry would be beneficial, but could be part of your development plan in future years,

NWL offers support and training so that you will be competent in designing, installing, and commissioning electrical components / machinery as appropriate. You will be issued a laptop and smart phone, allowing you to access relevant software packages to support your role and communicate effectively with the project teams.

Working on multiple sites, with no one day being the same provides a very interesting working environment. You will be presented with unique challenges whether it’s using your expertise to plan a job or deliver a high standard installation within agreed time and budget. All tools, PPE and equipment are provided supporting our technicians in their daily role.

You will be a fully mobile worker covering the Northumbrian region, starting and finishing from home. At NWG we recognise potential, offering development and growth opportunities for people to progress internally. With our committed leadership and close-knit teams, you will never be short of support during your time here.

Please note that once all core and competency training is complete the role requires that you work an occasional standby attracting a standby payment to cover the teams installation projects out of hours, however we will ensure that you have the experience required in to do this. Competitive rates for additional payments are made for callouts and any additional hours worked.

About You

You’ll be a time served electrical technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering. You’ll be able to demonstrate an installation and/or maintenance background. You will be responsible for managing your time efficiently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be competent in reading electrical drawings, sourcing and installing components to BS7671 (18th edition). You’ll have the desire to expand your skill set with core and module-based training which can further improve earning potential with the majority of our Technicians attaining two technical modules attracting circa £3,000 in salary payment.

We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen interest in resolving problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.

You’ll have excellent communication skills both written and verbally and be a strong team player. A strong Health and Safety ethic is an important part of our Everybody Home Safe Everyday culture. A basic level understanding of Microsoft office packages including Outlook e-mail, Excel and Word is desirable as is contractor engagement and Construction (Design and Management) regulations, but these skills can be developed with the right candidate.

A full, UK driving license is essential and you will have full responsibility and use of a company van during working hours.

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity means bringing your full self to work. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within all our teams, structures and organisation.

What We Will Give You

Development

• Potential to receive payment for up to 4 Technical Modules (extra salary for extra skills). £1,500 per module per year with expectation that each technician will achieve a minimum of 2 modules within 3 years
• Well-developed succession plans with opportunities for individuals to receive leadership and technical training in support of their career development within the Asset department
• Potential for company support for higher education
• Potential to develop and grow your career internally
  
  

Generous holiday arrangements

• Annual leave entitlement starting on 23 days + Bank Holidays – Increases with Length of Service
• Additional 2 x ½ days holiday for Christmas
• Option to buy and sell leave
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

• Company pension scheme, with employer contribution up to 11% for an employee contribution of 5%.
• Access to 24/7 digital GP
• All tools, PPE and company uniform supplied
• Annual health screening process
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount portal
• Wellbeing support
• Paid time to take part in community events
  
  

Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.

Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked

About Us

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.

We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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