Maintenance Technician - E

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Electrical Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of water treatment facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge electrical and automation systems while contributing to the safety and quality of water distribution. With a strong emphasis on training and development, you will enhance your skills and potentially become a Senior Authorised Person. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a company van, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.

Benefits

Days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ level qualification in a related subject is required.
• C&G Electrical Inspection and Testing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial electrical equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Support safety standards improvements and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Installation

PLC and Ladder Logic

Health and Safety Standards

Education

NVQ Level Qualification in Electrical Engineering

C&G Electrical Inspection and Testing

Tools

Variable Speed Drives

Electrical Testing Equipment

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Maintenance Technician - E, Warwickshire

Client: Severn Trent

Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f6e22a04bef0

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Department: Water treatment

Salary (£): £

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. We’re pretty keen on people too.

Every hour of the day, days a year, we serve millions of households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cup of tea and every toilet flush is only possible because of our brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our customers and communities.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Water Treatment team has a great opportunity within Warwickshire Groundwaters, Reservoirs, and Boosters for you to join as our new Maintenance Electrical Technician.

You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical/automation assets, ensuring treatment plants and water distribution processes operate efficiently while maintaining quality outputs. The role is pivotal in helping the Water Treatment team meet local and company-wide targets around quality, continuous supply, safety, and cost control.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will utilize electrical knowledge and skills to maintain electrical plant to optimize equipment reliability, maintainability, and asset/process performance. You will be responsible for reactive and proactive maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems across the area.

A company van and fuel card will be provided, along with all tools and specialist equipment required to carry out the role. We look to develop your technical skills to enable you to become an LV SAP, with additional technical training provided. Here at Severn Trent, we take pride in helping you make a difference every day.

The successful candidate will participate in a standby rota.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining industrial electrical equipment, including fault finding, installation, and routine maintenance on equipment such as Variable Speed Drives, domestic electrical circuits (heating, lighting, and plugs).
• Supporting safety standards improvements.
• Ensuring all activities are performed safely and diligently, with feedback on issues before, during, and after activities.
• Training opportunities as an electrical Senior Authorised Person (LV SAP).
• Training for multiskilled instrument technician if not already qualified.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic is advantageous.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking an Electrical Technician with a NVQ level qualification in a related subject, and C&G Electrical Inspection and Testing would be advantageous. A full UK driving license is required.

The right character, positivity, and caring attitude are just as important as skills and experience. We welcome diverse backgrounds and encourage involvement. Are you ready to make a difference because you care?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it. We offer a range of benefits, award-winning training, and opportunities to contribute to environmental and community well-being.

Some perks include:

• Days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy/sell days).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to a specified amount based on performance).
• Leading pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Sharesave scheme at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development via our ‘Academy’.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.