Anglian Water Services
Provides water and wastewater services across East England, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Perform electrical maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis on water industry assets.
2 days ago
$44,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Basildon, England, United Kingdom | Southend-on-Sea, 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
Description
fault investigation
scheduled maintenance
electrical panels
motor testing
pump inspection
valve diagnostics
Join Anglian Water as an Electrician to help build a sustainable water industry. You will work on a variety of electrical and mechanical assets, ensuring reliability and protecting the environment for customers and communities.
- Responsible for general repairs, fault investigation, and scheduled/reactive maintenance of water‑industry assets.
- Work on electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment, instrumentation, inverters, gearboxes, screw conveyors and centrifuges.
- Conduct inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis on large pumps, actuated valves, VSDs and 3‑phase switchgear.
Requirements
nvq level 3
18th edition
apprenticeship
uk licence
industrial electrical
fault diagnosis
Candidates should hold a Level 3 electrical qualification, have completed an apprenticeship, hold a full UK driving licence, and possess experience in inspection, maintenance and fault diagnosis of large industrial equipment.
- Business use of a company van, tools, uniform and personal protective equipment.
- Required qualifications: NVQ Level 3 electrical (or equivalent), 18th Edition City & Guilds Level 3, completed apprenticeship.
- Essential: full UK driving licence and demonstrable experience with industrial electrical systems.
Benefits
The position provides a supportive working environment with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits suite that promotes employee wellbeing. Employees enjoy health support, pension contributions, and generous leave provisions.
- Starting salary of £44,000 with overtime, standby and progression opportunities.
- Permanent full‑time contract (37 h/week) with optional part‑time/flexible hours and weekend shifts.
- Private health care including physiotherapy and 24‑hour virtual GP service for you and household.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus flexible benefits and family‑leave package.
- Double‑matched pension scheme contributing up to 6% (total 18%).
- Bonus scheme, life assurance at 8× salary, personal accident cover up to 5× salary, employee discounts and paid sick leave.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; support provided for applicants with disabilities.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
- interviews: to be confirmed
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
- references
- driving licence check
- dbs check
- right to work verification
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