Electrician in Ashford, Kent

Location: Ashford, Kent - You will also need to be willing to travel across multiple sites and have a current full driving licence (van + fuel provided).

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38

Salary: Base pay ranges from £38,247.41 up to £45,896.13 per annum (depending on skills and experience).

About the role: Our Wastewater Treatment Team maintains and repairs wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations, ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.

What you will be responsible for:

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Install new plant and equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and fault-find issues, fixing or escalating as needed.
• Carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment following company procedures.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external contractors.
• Update company systems and databases accurately and promptly.
• Potentially participate in standby cover on a 1-in-6 week rota basis.

Additional Requirements: Once trained you may be able to join the standby rota which is a 1-in-6 rota basis.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential:

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification with certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience in water industry.
• Strong understanding of pumping station operation and wastewater treatment process.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details on our Southern Water careers page.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information: In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.