At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical equipment across Yorkshire Water’s sites, ensuring high safety standards.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a leader in providing essential water services to millions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic benefits package.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and continuous training in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Must have an Electrical Craft/Technician Apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 40110 - 43015 £ per year.
We are offering a competitive starting salary of £40,110 rising to £43,015 after progression. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Continuous training and support in line with the Electrician progression plan. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: We are currently looking to recruit Electrical Engineer to work across the Yorkshire region in our Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department here at Yorkshire Water.
Work type: Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will undertake repairs and maintenance of Yorkshire Water's Electrical and Mechanical assets across wastewater treatment and pumping installations. Mobile working as part of a Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department to deliver Planned & Reactive maintenance. Driving to deliver improved asset reliability through effective decision making.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment across Yorkshire Water’s Clean and Wastewater sites.
- Completing all work safely, professionally, and efficiently, ensuring high standards of electrical engineering practice.
- Assessing and condemning faulty equipment on-site before returning it to the workshop for repair.
- Carrying out pre‑hire and post‑hire assessments on electrical side of our pump equipment, including control panels; completing electrical testing; inspecting pump wear components; assisting with the installation of new equipment; disconnecting electrical equipment; and providing broader electrical support.
- Working closely with the Service Centre Coordinator to prioritise workloads and maintain effective relationships with operational teams, colleagues, suppliers, and contract partners.
- Identifying and reporting follow‑on work or areas for improvement.
- Conducting your own risk assessments and developing appropriate method statements as required.
- Specifying parts and equipment needed for procurement.
- Using a Toughbook/iPad to record work activity and update job status in line with workflow processes.
- Supporting the development and training of apprentices and less experienced team members.
Qualifications & Skills:
It is an essential requirement that you hold a recognised Electrical Craft/Technician Apprenticeship and either a City & Guilds/ ONC/ BTEC/ NVQ/ HNC/ HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Eng Tech. A full valid driving licence (with no more than six points) is also essential.
Desirable qualifications include:
- IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City and Guilds 2382-18).
- CompEx 1 – 4.
- HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Mandatory experience & knowledge:
- Safe isolation to the current IET regulations.
- Time served industrial electrician.
- Fault finding on control circuits up to the PLC.
- IT literate e.g., MS Office.
- Ability to produce maintenance reports.
- Experience of fault finding with industrial motors and starters.
- Experience fault finding with industrial 3 phase systems.
- Experience working with rotating equipment.
- Experience of fault finding on LV control circuits.
Desirable experience & knowledge:
- Experience of pneumatics.
- Work within ATEX standards.
- Experience of maintaining UPS systems.
- Fault finding experience of soft start or variable speed drives.
- Fault finding experience of actuated valves.
Ideally, you will have previous experience gained as an industrial electrician within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors. You will have a proven track record of maintaining and repairing 3 phase rotating machinery and associated control systems.
If you’re an experienced Industrial Electrician and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and attach your CV outlining how your skills match this role.
Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience in operations and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
Electrical Engineer in Bradford employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, wellness days, and a robust pension scheme. With a strong commitment to employee development through continuous training and support, as well as a focus on health and safety, Yorkshire Water fosters a collaborative work culture where engineers can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the environment and the communities they serve across the Yorkshire region.
