Job Posting Title Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

ANGLIAN WATER; Basildon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrician to ensure reliable operations through general repairs and maintenance of electrical systems. You will work on electrical control panels, large pumps, and other critical infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability and community service. This permanent, full-time position provides competitive pay starting at approximately £47,864 plus a 15% shift allowance, along with numerous benefits including private healthcare, flexible working conditions, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension scheme

Business use of company van

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance at 8 times salary

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Competent undertaking repairs to large pumps, actuated valves, VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
• Investigate and rectify faults in electrical control panels and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with a team to manage industrial projects.

Skills

Experience in inspections and maintenance

Fault diagnosis competence

Ability to undertake repairs to large pumps

Experience with actuated valves

Experience with VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical qualification

18th Edition electrical City & Guilds level 3

Completion of a relevant apprenticeship

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 3 or equivalent
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship
• A full UK driving licence is also essential

You will have demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis, and be 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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