Water & Wastewater Electrical Technician – Scotland Travel

Aqua Tech Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Tech Recruitment is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, commission electrical systems on water and wastewater sites, and to ensure compliance with WIMES and BS 7671. You will perform testing, diagnostics, and repairs on MCCs, motors, and instrumentation, while adhering to safety and project schedules.

You will work with various site teams, read electrical drawings, and document test results and compliance. Willingness to travel across sites in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• ECS / CSCS Card.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391/2394 & 2395 (Inspection & Testing).preferable
• Demonstrable experience in construction, new installations, and refurbishment within the utilities or water or similar industries
• Knowledge and application of WIMES standards.
• Competence in electrical systems, control panels, MCCs, and instrumentation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and commission electrical systems on water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, and associated facilities.
• Deliver works to WIMES standards and client-specific specifications.
• Undertake electrical testing, inspection, and certification of new and existing installations to BS 7671.
• Perform diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on MCCs, motors, control panels, and instrumentation.
• Work within agreed project programmes to deliver safe, high-quality installations on time.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Maintain accurate site records, test results, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, supervisors, site managers, and client representatives.
• No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times. The post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Testing & inspection

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

On-site execution

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing)

ECS / CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Aqua Tech Recruitment is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, commission electrical systems on water and wastewater sites, and to ensure compliance with WIMES and BS 7671. You will perform testing, diagnostics, and repairs on MCCs, motors, and instrumentation, while adhering to safety and project schedules.

You will work with various site teams, read electrical drawings, and document test results and compliance. Willingness to travel across sites in the UK is required.