DSEAR Technician

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Anglian Water Services
Provides water and wastewater services across East England, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Support DSEAR compliance by performing remedial work and documentation on electrical assets.
20 days ago ago
£44,000 - £44,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Connections
Mains Engineering
Sewer Connections
Legal & Telemetry
Water Regulations
Approved Plumber Scheme
Planning & Capacity
Self Lay
Sector Specialisms
Water supply
Water recycling
Waste water network
Water resources monitoring
Infrastructure
Utilities
Environmental services
Water treatment
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessment
atex replacement
remedial work
documentation
site inspections
audits
  • Assisting DSEAR Engineers with risk assessments and hazardous area classifications
  • Replacement of ATEX electrical equipment
  • Providing technical advice, coaching, and guidance to operational teams
  • Participating in audits and encouraging best practice across the business
  • Promoting and upholding a positive safety culture in line with Anglian Water’s behavioural safety principles
  • Carrying out remedial work to resolve DSEAR-related issues and risk on electrical assets
  • Creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation for all completed work
  • Supporting inspections at site and asset level to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance
What you bring
compex
microsoft office
qualified electrician
electrical experience
hazardous environments
dsear
  • Previous experience supporting site inspections, risk assessments, or process safety initiatives
  • CompEX 01-04 or 09-10 certification, or willingness to work towards it
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills
  • A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to safe working practices
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office tools to document and present technical information
  • Experience of electrical work in an industrial environment
  • Fully qualified electrician (ONC/OND/NVQ3 or equivalent)
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload independently
  • Experience working in hazardous environments
  • Strong understanding of DSEAR principles and hazardous area documentation
Benefits
  • Flexible working options
  • Competitive pension scheme – double matching your contributions up to 6%
  • Annual bonus scheme and wide-ranging lifestyle benefits
  • Structured training and development opportunities
  • Life cover – 8 x annual salary
  • Personal private health care
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
6 million
customers served
The company serves over 6 million customers across the East of England, delivering essential water and wastewater services.
1973
year established
The company was established in 1973 and has since grown to become a leader in the water sector.
  • The company is a leader in the UK water sector, investing heavily in infrastructure and sustainability projects to meet the region's growing demands.
  • Delivering high-quality drinking water, ensuring wastewater treatment, and maintaining the health of natural water resources.
  • Handles major infrastructure projects, including new pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, and water recycling technologies.
  • Known for embracing cutting-edge technology and innovation, pioneering smart water management systems to improve service efficiency.
  • Leads initiatives to enhance flood management, protecting communities from rising water levels and extreme weather events.
  • Works on both residential and commercial projects, making a significant impact on urban development and sustainable city planning in the East of England.
  • Beyond water services, plays a key role in environmental protection and the stewardship of local ecosystems, with a growing focus on resource recovery.
  • Recognized for leadership in water sustainability and innovation, making it a trusted partner for public and private sector projects.
Culture + Values
  • Build trust
  • Do the right thing
  • Are always exploring
Environment + Sustainability
65% reduction in capital carbon
Carbon Reduction Target
Aims to reduce carbon emissions from capital activities by 65% from the 2010 baseline by 2025.
$300 million investment
Environmental Protection Fund
Allocating £300 million to accelerate environmental protection initiatives.
1.8 billion in sustainable debt
Sustainable Finance Achievement
Raised £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end-2021, supporting carbon reduction efforts.
50% energy from renewables
Renewable Energy Target
Aims to generate 50% of total energy from renewable sources by 2030.
  • Net zero carbon target by 2030
  • Reduce operational carbon by 30% from 2019/20 baseline by 2025
  • Generate 45% of energy from own renewables by 2025
  • Plant 50 hectares of woodland and use wetlands/marshes/grasslands for carbon removal
  • Delivering £800 million across 1,200 WINEP schemes for river quality, biodiversity and storm overflow improvements
  • Issued £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end‑2021; all 2021/22 debt raised via sustainable finance saved 180,000 t CO₂
  • First water company to issue sustainability‑linked green bonds tied to carbon targets
Inclusion & Diversity
2030
Diversity Programme
The Strength in Diversity programme is scheduled to run through 2030, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity across the region.
  • Four focus areas: Education outreach, Early Careers (graduate/apprentice/internship), Community Group engagement, Job seeker support
  • Active Inclusion Community (staff network) providing forum and safe space
  • Engagement targets to better reflect regional demographics
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