Planned Electrical Craftsperson

South West Water; Launceston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Planned Electrical Craftsperson and contribute to providing high-quality water services. This role offers a blend of challenges and rewards, allowing you to apply your electrical maintenance skills while ensuring compliance and safety across various sites. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainability and innovation, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference and embrace new challenges, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

23 - 27 days' holiday allowance

Company van

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on frames and lenses

Access to deals and discounts through Perkbox

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical equipment to high standards.
• Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a variety of equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

Apprenticeship with formal qualifications (City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND)

Tools

Electrical control systems

Breathing Apparatus

Wiring Diagrams

Job description

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Planned Electrical Craftsperson (Electrical Maintenance Engineer) to join our team based in Redruth and St Austell. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,368 - £40,729 per annum.

You will also receive a guaranteed standby allowance, plus additional payments for call out and overtime opportunities. You will also be entitled to a company van and a range of excellent company benefits.

You will be required to work a 37 hour week and benefit from 1 in 4 Fridays off.

About the role:

As the Planned Electrical Craftsperson you will take ownership of fault finding, repairing and maintaining South West Water (SWW) assets across a range of Waste Water company sites, treatment works and sewage pumping stations. To help ensure maximum asset availability and support the South West Water Vision by assisting to minimise risk to compliance and preventing pollutions.

You will provide services to a high standard in a sustainable manner that meets the required internal and external customer service levels, whilst minimising risk to compliance and meeting quality requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical equipment to the highest standard of workmanship including, but not limited to:
• Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment on Wastewater Treatment sites, including: pumps, panels, motors, switchgear and specialist treatment process machinery.
• Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets.
• Electrical control system repairs.
• Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces and/or at height if required.
• Development of new skills such as installing and maintaining electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Work with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team.
• An understanding of health and safety and be able to work in a considered manner that keeps you and those around you safe.
• To maintain training and competencies in-line with job requirements including participation in the M+E competency framework.

The job includes responsibility for:

• Providing recommended / detailed specification of parts for ordering of stock replacements and parts needed to undertake repairs.
• Installation of new electrical equipment in line with BS7671.
• Undertake any training required to carry out work activities in a safe or legal manner.
• Carrying out work activities as scheduled.
• Assisting Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems.
• Keeping our internal customers updated with activities which may impact on their processes.
• Using, or if necessary, requesting method statements and safe systems of work for the activities you carry out.
• Acting as the duty electrical craft Person on a standby/call-out rota basis.

What we are looking for:

Essentials

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND.
• Compliant with current IEE Regs 18th Edition.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Desirables

• City & Guilds Inspect and Test 2391-10.
• CompEx 09/10.
• Industrial/Commercial experience required.
• Experience with VSD’s, soft starts and motor control systems.
• Understanding of Wiring Diagrams.
• Knowledge of working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Good working knowledge of LV systems (working with 415vac down to 24vac and dc control and indication).

What's in it for you:

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:

• 23 - 27 days' holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility.
• Opportunity to earn 13 additional days holiday through rota days.
• A company van.
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme.
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites.
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave.
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose.
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes.
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform.
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers.
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more through Perkbox.
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodafone Advantage and more.
• A discretionary Bonus.
• Competitive Contributory Pension.
• And plenty more!

Closing date: Thursday 27th February 2025.

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Planned Electrical Craftsperson - we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best every day. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.