Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills? If you are looking for a hands-on role and wanting to work within a high-performing team, this could be the perfect role for you!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Barnstaple. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. You will also be entitled to a company van and a range of excellent company benefits.

About the role:

As the Electrical Engineer you will take ownership of fault finding, repairing and maintaining assets across a range of Operational sites for both Drinking Water Services and Waste Water Services. Carrying out planned work as derived from maintenance scheduled activities on operational assets.

You will provide services to a high standard in a sustainable manner that meets the required internal and external customer service levels, whilst minimising risk to compliance and meeting quality requirements.

What you'll be doing:

* Carrying out repairs and maintenance across Operational sites. Diagnose faults on all aspects of asset control, electrical systems and automation.

* Requirement to compile or update any site engineering documentation which enables Operational functions to carry out, support and maintain the works process and performance.

* Ability to plan, prioritise and carry out works to the satisfaction of the maintenance delivery model and the operations team as required.

* Conform and adhere at all times to current ISO, H & S systems, procedures and policies.

* A willingness to undertake such training as is required to ensure continued improvement of technical skills and Health and Safety awareness is kept up to date.

* Comply with all business rules relating to delivery of and feedback regarding all maintenance activity.

Essentials

* 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above.

* Time served apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND

* Compliant with current IEE Regs 18th Edition

* City & Guilds Inspect and Test 2391-10

* A full UK driving license is required

Desirables

* Industrial/Commercial experience required

* Experience with VSD’s, soft starts and motor control systems

* Understanding of Wiring Diagrams

* Knowledge of working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

* Good working knowledge of LV systems (working with 415vac down to 24vac and dc control and indication)

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:

* 23 - 27 days' holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays

* A company van

* Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose

* A discretionary Bonus

* Competitive Contributory Pension

* And plenty more