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 supporting 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
Industrial Electrician
to join our Totnes 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'll 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) Why join us? 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
Industrial Electrician in London employer: South West Water
At South West Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee health and wellbeing. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead will have the unique opportunity to shape impactful programmes while enjoying generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the environment.
