Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Severn Trent; Warwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal operation of treatment processes. The role requires an NVQ level 3 electrical qualification, with responsibilities including maintenance of electrical assets and proactive fault diagnostics. The starting salary is £38,574.30, with benefits including 25 days of holiday, annual bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Dedicated training and development

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with various IT systems used on the job.
• Sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite.
• React to failures and planned improvement works across sewage pumping stations.
• Carry out service and replacement of pump motors and electrical components.

Skills

Knowledge of process control systems

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Basic instrumentation skills

Education

NVQ level 3 Electrical qualification

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Tools

SCADA system

Electrical circuitry components

Job description

Overview

Our Waste Water Recycling team have a great opportunity for you to join as our new Electrical Maintenance Technician. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day to day activities. You'll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work enhancing our regions rivers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite.
• Reacting to failures and planned improvement works across the area on sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment works
• Carrying out service and replacement of assets Pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives and motor control circuits.
• Supporting the local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets
• Undertake fault diagnostics and have the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Completion of electrical inspections and testing
• Interpret and update Electrical drawings
• Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
• Timely feedback on work carried out on daily basis
• Owning site electrical performance
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Electrical qualification
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and ongoing new additions
• A full UK driving licence will be required for the role
• Knowledge of process control systems and working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards
• Experience with various IT systems used on the job
• Sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential (upskill opportunity available)

Environment & Growth

We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

Company & Career Development

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. The role supports development within a competency framework from "Foundation" through to "Skilled", with an option to progress to "Expert" status.

Salary & Benefits

Starting at £38,574.30 rising to £45,124.35 depending on additional qualifications and experience. An ongoing upskilling path to LV/HV SAP includes an additional allowance on top of basic salary.

• Starting salary of £38,573
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – company contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year