Electrician (HV/Thermography Engineer)

Salary: Circa £43,000 – £45,000 – depending on skills and experience + company vehicle

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours/ Full Time

Location: Ideally based within the South of the Anglian Water Region, mainly covering Ipswich, Cambridge and Milton Keynes

Anglian Water is searching for an Electrician (HV/Thermography Engineer). You will be a fully qualified electrician with strong fault-finding skills and experience in commercial/industrial sectors. You will be responsible for completing thermographic surveys, inspection, and remedial repairs on electrical assets across our Water and Water Recycling sites.

In addition to the above, you will also be required to complete High Voltage (HV) switching and work alongside our HV contract partner to ensure that periodic inspections are complete with minimal disruption to operational processes. This will involve engaging with all stakeholders, taking a leading role in the planning and risk assessment of shutdowns/maintenance activities.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of a problem through to conclusion, work in accordance with the Company’s safety rules at all times, provide electrical advice and assistance to the wider business, and ensure our compliance with all relevant electrical legislation and company standards.

This is a specialist yet diverse electrical role within Anglian Water with plenty of opportunity to develop and gain additional knowledge and training. High voltage and thermography training are available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Completing thermographic surveys on electrical assets and producing reports on asset condition.
2. Carrying out remedial repairs on assets as a result of thermographic surveys.
3. Working closely with the operational teams and contract partners to plan remedial works and planned maintenance.
4. Assisting with HV maintenance programme and HV switching to support operational requirements.
5. Mentoring staff and sharing good practice.
6. Ensuring all work is undertaken to the highest quality, correct standards & specifications.
7. Developing strong relationships across the business to support the smooth interface between disciplines whilst sharing knowledge to achieve out-performance from technical innovation.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

1. Personal private health care
2. Equivalent to 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
3. All tools, equipment, uniform, and PPE
4. Company vehicle
5. Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
6. Bonus scheme
7. HV skills bonus (up to £3000 annually)
8. Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be an Electrician (HV/Thermography Engineer)?

1. Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training.
2. Either City and Guilds/ONC/HNC/NVQ3 or equivalent electrical technical qualification.
3. Experience of fault-finding and maintaining industrial 3-phase systems.
4. Proactive and a great team player, able to take initiative.
5. Ability to manage their own workload.

Desirable Experience:

1. ITC (Infrared Training Centre) Level 1 Thermography Qualification.
2. Electrical Inspection and Testing, Wiring Regulations qualifications.
3. High Voltage switching.
4. Working knowledge of Water Supply and Recycling operational assets.

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do! If you care about excellent customer service, your career, and the environment, then we want to hear from you. We’re constantly exploring; working hard to find new and better ways to look after our customers’ individual needs. And this is where you come in – we need more great people to help us on our quest.

Closing date: 16 February 2025

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