At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain electrical equipment across Yorkshire Water's sites, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a vital service provider for over 5.4 million people in the region.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic benefits package including health plans.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth and continuous training in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have an Electrical Craft/Technician Apprenticeship and relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 40110 - 43015 £ per year.
Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- We are offering a competitive starting salary of £40,110 rising to £43,015 after progression.
- A Company van (mobile worker).
- 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.
- Online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: We are currently looking to recruit Electrical Engineers to work across the Yorkshire region within our Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department here at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
Work type: Permanent. You will be working 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. 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.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment across Yorkshire Water's Clean and Wastewater sites. You will complete all work safely, professionally, and efficiently, ensuring high standards of electrical engineering practice.
The ideal candidate will have strong practical electrical skills and hands-on experience, including the ability to assess and condemn faulty equipment on-site before returning it to the workshop for repair. You will support both the Service Centre Team and the Mitigation Department by carrying out pre-hire and post-hire assessments on the electrical side of our pump equipment, including control panels; completing electrical testing; assisting with the installation of new equipment; disconnecting electrical equipment; and providing broader electrical support to meet the operational needs of both the Mitigation Department and the overall Service Centre.
You will work closely with the Service Centre Coordinator to prioritise workloads and maintain effective relationships with operational teams, colleagues, suppliers, and contract partners. A strong commitment to health and safety is essential, including hazard identification, mitigation, and reporting into the company hazard database to ensure risks are properly addressed. You will conduct your own risk assessments and develop appropriate method statements as required to safely carry out maintenance activities.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the development and training of apprentices and less experienced team members, as well as identifying opportunities to improve value and service within the Service Centre and the wider Maintenance Function.
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. You will be required to visit sites across the Yorkshire Region therefore a full valid driving licence (with no more than six points) is an essential requirement of this role.
As a time-served industrial electrician, you should have experience in fault finding on control circuits up to the PLC, MS Office, and experience of fault finding with industrial motors and starters, as well as experience fault finding with industrial 3 phase systems. 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.
As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces. Any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.
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. To assess your skills effectively, our selection process will include an online test, competency interview followed by a short practical and written assessment.
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 to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 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.
Electrical engineer engineer in Westminster 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. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values health and safety, making it an ideal place for Electrical Engineers to thrive while contributing to the vital services we provide to over 5.4 million people in the Yorkshire region.
