At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance across diverse sites, ensuring safe and reliable services.
- Company: Join South West Water, a leader in the UK water sector focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23-27 days' holiday, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and continuous training in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working in stunning landscapes and contributing to a greener future.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship completed with relevant technical qualifications and strong fault-finding experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose. South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and support farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.
We're looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Exeter team. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in delivering high-quality work and want a role that offers variety, autonomy and impact, this is a fantastic opportunity.
You will work across both Drinking Water and Waste Water operational sites, owning the maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a range of electrical and control assets. Your expertise will help ensure our services are safe, sustainable and reliable for our customers and communities.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis across a variety of sites and assets
- Working with electrical, control and process systems to ensure risks to our customers are minimised
- Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary field teams
- Liaising with site teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works
- Completing and updating engineering documentation to support operational performance
- Identifying opportunities for asset preservation, prevention of future faults and long-term improvement
- Following ISO, health & safety and compliance standards
- Prioritising and organising workload efficiently within the maintenance delivery model
- Undertaking training to continuously improve technical and safety skills
What we're looking for:
- Essential: Completed apprenticeship supported by relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND)
- Compliance with current 18th Edition IEE Regulations
- Strong experience in fault finding & three-phase electrical systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Desirable: City & Guilds Inspect & Test
- Industrial or commercial electrical experience
- Knowledge of VSDs, soft starts and motor control systems
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams
- Experience working with RAMS
- Strong understanding of LV systems (415 Vac to 24 Vac/DC)
What's in it for you? At South West Water, everyone plays a part in making amazing things happen. As well as joining a supportive and purpose-driven team, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits: 23-27 days' holiday plus 8.
Electrical Craftsperson in London employer: South West Water
At South West Water, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and sustainability. Our employees benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside the chance to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives in one of the UK's most beautiful regions. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career in the water sector.
