Electrical Technician

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson or Technician looking for a new challenge? South West Water provides reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers and be amongst the best in the water industry. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the South West's leading employers as a Electrical Technician for our team based in Exewater. The Role The Electrical Technician will carry out planned work as derived from both Lean / Reliability Centred Maintenance and maintenance scheduled activities on operational assets. You will provide services of the required quality and quantity, in a sustainable manner that meets the required internal and external customer service standards, whilst protecting the environment. Duties include: Using electrical, control and process systems which will help to maintain or minimise the risk and impact to our Customers. Carry out repair and maintenance for water and sewage treatment works process control and electrical systems and diagnoses faults on all aspects of asset control and automation. Requirement to compile or update any site engineering documentation which enables Operational staff to carry out support and maintenance of the works systems. Proactively support our internal customers in line with the South West Water “Pure” vision of Pure Water, Pure Services and Pure Environment. Ability to plan, prioritise and carry out works to the satisfaction of the planned maintenance delivery system, Planned Maintenance Coordinator and the operations team as required. Always conform and adhere to current ISO, H & S systems, procedures and policies. Delivery of cost-effective improvements to assets and systems. The Ideal Electrical Technician : Experience of working within a maintenance environment Time served apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications. e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC / HNC / HND Compliant with current IEE Regs 17th/18th Edition and hold a City & Guilds Inspect and Test 2394/2395 Experience with Variable Speed Drives, soft starts and motor control systems Understanding of Wiring Diagrams Good working knowledge of Low Voltage systems (working with 400vac down to 24vac and dc control and indication) A flexible approach to working as this role may include future participation in a standby rotation ATEX Qualification preferred Rewards & Benefits: In return for your hard work as our Electrical Technician, we can offer a salary £27,122 to £30,632 per annum dependent on skills and experience. We also offer a range of excellent benefits, working within in a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. If you have the skills and experience to join our team as a Electrical Technician , click apply today. Please note previous applicants need not apply. No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.