Electrician

Severn Trent Plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to 15%

Family-friendly maternity/adoption

Pension scheme (up to 15% match)

Sharesave – discount share purchases

Academy training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent plc is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to support instrumentation, telemetry systems, and PLC/SCADA applications across the southern patch. You’ll assist with fault finding, commissioning, and deployment of control systems while traveling on a Monday–Friday schedule, starting from home with a company van and fuel card.

The role offers Compex training, a clear development path, and additional monthly allowance upon passing training milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in Instrumentation, SCADA and PLC software/hardware.
• qualification level 3 or above in Engineering (Electrical/Control systems) or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: 18th Edition and Compex training.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Water Services Contracts and central functions to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Support electricians in fault finding on advanced systems and commissioning small-scale installations.
• Maintain and install instrumentation and telemetry systems to meet business needs.

Skills

Instrumentation

SCADA

PLC hardware/software

Education

Engineering qualification level 3 or above (Electrical/Control systems)

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Severn Trent Services, Severn Trent Group’s commercial arm, are currently looking for an Electrian to join our growing team.

You will play a key role ensuring efficiency across the business through Instrumentation, and electrical control. We’re looking for someone to provide technical support to Water Services Contracts and central functions to ensure compliance against company standards. Whilst also supporting the electricians in fault finding advanced systems and commissioning small scale instals.

Our Electrical/instrumentation Technician will also be responsible for supporting the maintenance and installation of instrumentation and telemetry systems, while working to achieve the best solutions to suit the needs of the business.

You will be covering the southern half of the mod patch, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. In exchange we’ll provide a company van & fuel card to allow you to start work from home whilst also investing in your personal development, including Compex training, that once passed qualifies you for an additional monthly allowance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

As a minimum we’re looking for you to have experience in Instrumentation, SCADA and PLC software/hardware. Whilst ideally you will also hold a recognised qualification level 3 or above in an Engineering discipline (Electrical/Control systems) or equivalent experience. Having your 18th Edition and Compex is desirable. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

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

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 15% of base salary, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year