Job Posting Title Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

Anglian Water Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is seeking an Electrician in Basildon, UK, responsible for general repairs, maintenance, and fault diagnosis to ensure asset reliability. Candidates must have an NVQ level 3 electrical qualification and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive pay up to £55,000, excellent health benefits, flexible working, and contributes to protecting the environment. Join a collaborative team to make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Discounts for employees

Qualifications

• An NVQ level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Completed a relevant apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate and rectify faults.
• Ensure reliability of assets.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance of large pumps

Working with 3-phase electrical switchgear

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Tools

Electrical control panels

Motor testing equipment

Level control equipment

Inverters

Job description

Circa £55,000 (£47,864 starting salary + 15% Shift Allowance, with opportunity for pay progression in role) On-site vehicle, tools and PPE equipment provided Permanent, Full-time, with flexibility for part-time
40.25 hours p/w - Shift Based Location: Basildon / Chelmsford Personal private health care including physiotherapy 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service Double-matched pension scheme - If you put in 6%, Anglian Water will add a further 12% 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; it’s about 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 conveyers and centrifuge equipment. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

What does it take to be a bioresources electrician?

• An NVQ level 3 electrical qualification (or equivalent), 18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3or equivalent

• And have completed a relevant apprenticeship.

• A full UK driving licence is also essential.

You will have demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis, being competent 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 – rising with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (resulting in a combined contribution of 18%)
• Business use of company van plus 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
• Lots of great discounts!
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family 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, no matter their 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 & can use every drop of their potential

Closing Date: 06/01/26

Interviews: Late January

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