At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure equipment availability through maintenance and repairs as a Craft Electrician.
- Company: Join a leading organisation committed to regulatory compliance and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and health programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for hybrid working and participation in corporate volunteering schemes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or relevant apprenticeship with three years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 33978 - 33978 £ per year.
Through targeted planned and responsive reactive maintenance activities, the Craft Electrician will ensure that equipment availability is optimised and that NIW is able to comply with its regulatory and statutory obligations.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Have a relevant Electrical National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 AND have a minimum of three years relevant post qualification industrial maintenance experience working as a craft electrician (maintenance electrician) OR have completed a recognised electrical industrial maintenance apprenticeship AND have a minimum of three years relevant post apprenticeship industrial maintenance experience working as a craft electrician (maintenance electrician).
- Have relevant experience of maintaining electromechanical equipment which will include planned maintenance, repair, testing and replacement, to equipment such as variable speed drives, starters (DOL, Star-Delta, Soft-Start, Intelligent starters) switchgear, protection devices, relays and contactors.
- Have relevant experience of maintaining which will include planned maintenance, repair, testing and replacement of MCC assemblies, AC motors, automation and control systems, generation systems and building services.
- Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 30 miles travelling distance by public road to the following postcode: Ballykeel Office 30 miles from 188 Larne Road, BALLYMENA, Co Antrim, BT42 3HA.
What is on Offer
- Basic salary of £33,978.61 per annum*
- Plus Standby Allowance associated with participation in an out of hours on call rota
- Location: Ballykeel office, 188 Larne Road, BALLYMENA, Co Antrim, BT42 3HA
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key areas of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW. For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Wednesday 15 Jul 2026 10:00
Interview dates: W/C 27th July 2026
M&E Craft Electrician (Area 9) Ballykeel employer: NI Water
As an M&E Craft Electrician at our Ballykeel office, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. We offer generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to one of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in Northern Ireland, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in your community.
