Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician in Kent

31st July, 2026

Role: Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Up to £23 p/h
A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering essential works on the Southern Water framework is looking to recruit a Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician to support reactive maintenance and breakdown works across the Southern Water network in Kent.
With over six years remaining on the contract, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering genuine long-term career stability, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package.
The Role:
As a Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician, you'll be responsible for carrying out fault finding, reactive maintenance, and breakdown repairs across a variety of Southern Water sites, ensuring electrical assets are maintained safely and efficiently.
Previous water industry experience is not essential. The client is keen to speak with electricians who have a strong industrial background, particularly those with experience working in:

• Process plants
• Conveyor systems
• Aggregate plants
• Manufacturing facilities
• Industrial processing environments

Location:
Ideally based in or around Maidstone, Kent
Employment Type

• Permanent (preferred)
• Contract applications will also be considered

Salary

• Up to £23.00 per hour (Permanent)

Benefits

• Company van
• Fuel card
• Paid door-to-door travel
• 1-in-4 call-out rota
• Long-term career prospects with over six years remaining on the Southern Water framework

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS Gold Card

If you're an experienced industrial electrician looking for a long-term opportunity with a market-leading contractor working on a major utilities framework, we'd like to hear from you.
If you want to find out more information, please email chas@fyba.uk