Planned Maintenance Electrical Craftsperson

South West Water; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Generous holiday: 23-27 days + bankhol

Job summary

South West Water is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to carry out planned maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment across multiple wastewater treatment sites. You will work with pumps, motors, panels, switchgear and specialist process machinery, and install new equipment to BS7671 standards.

You will diagnose and repair electrical control systems, collaborate with mechanical and electrical colleagues as part of a mobile, multi-skilled team, and uphold RAMS and IEE safety

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Indentured Apprenticeship in an Electrical discipline.
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in an Electrical discipline.
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment across multiple wastewater treatment sites
• Working with pumps, motors, panels, switchgear, and specialist process machinery
• Installing new electrical equipment to BS7671 standards
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical control systems
• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical colleagues as part of a mobile, multi-skilled team
• Maintaining high safety standards, including compliance with RAMS and IEE regulations
• Participate in standby/call-out rota

Skills

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths English and Science

Indentured Apprenticeship in Electrical discipline

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical discipline

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND

Full UK driving licence

Tools

VSDs and motor control systems

Wiring diagrams

Job description

• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment across multiple wastewater treatment sites
• Working with pumps, motors, panels, switchgear, and specialist process machinery
• Installing new electrical equipment to BS7671 standards
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical control systems
• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical colleagues as part of a mobile, multi-skilled team
• Maintaining high safety standards, including compliance with RAMS and IEE regulations
• Participate in standby/call-out rota

What we are looking for

• 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Indentured Apprenticeship in an Electrical discipline
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in an Electrical discipline
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND
• A full UK driving licence is required

Desirables

• City & Guilds Inspect and Test 2391-10
• Up to date with 18th Edition IEE Regulations
• 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)

South West Water Benefits

• Competitive salary : £37,389 - £44,307 per year
• Company van provided
• Generous holiday : 23-27 days + bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell leave, At South West Water, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and lifestyle, including

Company Culture

We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife., 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.