Anglian Water Services
Electrical Asset Technician
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£45,760 basic plus overtime and standby payments, with opportunity for pay progression up to £60,000 basic
Business use of company van, all tools and PPE equipment provided
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours p/w, with flexibility for part time
Location: Colchester and surrounding areas
Benefits:
- Personal private health care
- Virtual GP service for you and your household
- Double-matched pension scheme up to 7% (21% total)
- Life assurance at 8 times salary
Think electricity and water don’t mix? Think again...
Our skilled team of industrial electricians are a vital part of the Water Supply family; keeping our treatment works running smoothly to ensure the supply of 1.3bn litres of clean, safe drinking water to 5 million customers, every single day.
We’re looking to grow our team, building resilience through training, development and with clear routes for career progression. Join us as we gear up for a period of huge growth, with new and innovative projects transforming the way we work, whilst staying true to our purpose; to bring social and environmental prosperity to the region we serve.
You’ll get the opportunity to gain valuable skills, qualifications and experience, while being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.
Key responsibilities:
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- You’ll be responsible for wiring, installing, maintaining and controlling the high diversity of electrical equipment necessary to treat and distribute water.
- You will have demonstrable experience in completing inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis, being competent undertaking repairs to large pumps, actuated valves, VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear.
- This also includes:
- Calibrating and maintaining technical analytical equipment
- Investigate asset trends and carry out electrical interventions
- Assist electrical framework contractors and internal high voltage, optimisation and automation teams
- Utilise electrical drawings to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- React to technical issues to maintain water supply
What does it take to be an Electrical Asset Technician?
- Level 3 electrical qualifications AND ideally completed a full electrical apprenticeship
- Strong health & safety focus
- Industrial/Commercial electrical experience
- Ability to work standby-by and overtime as necessary
As well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our electrical assets, you will work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to enable you to operate and maintain water treatment assets and processes.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
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- Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.
If you are offered a job with us, you will be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, reference, driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test.
Closing date: 04/08/26
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