Role Summary
Electrical Technician in Northumbrian Water's Maintenance team. Work out of our Howdon, Tyne and Wear facility, covering sites across Northumberland and Tyneside. Use expertise in fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance to improve plant availability. Specialisation opportunities in PLCs, telemetry, level control and variable speed drives. Fully mobile worker with company van; all tools provided. Participate in an out‑of‑hour standby rota with additional payment for standby, callouts and extra hours.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults and perform preventive and reactive breakdown maintenance.
* Read electrical drawings to identify faults and replace defective components.
* Manage time efficiently with minimal supervision.
* Participate in the out‑of‑hour standby rota.
* Ensure all work complies with Health and Safety procedures.
Qualifications
* Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
* Background in maintenance of electrical equipment, including planned work and reactive breakdowns.
* Hands‑on practical approach and strong analytical skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and teamwork.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* DBS check required prior to employment.
Benefits
* Up to 4 technical modules, £1,500 per module per year; minimum 2 modules in 3 years.
* Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and extra time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with buy‑sell option.
* Company pension scheme with double match up to 11% employer contribution.
* Free access to local attractions.
* Discount scheme for days out, shopping, travel and more.
* Wellbeing support including Digital GP service.
* Sustainable travel support via salary‑sacrifice cars and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Financial wellbeing support – community savings, financial education, low‑cost loans, 4× life assurance and income protection.
* Development opportunities – interest‑free qualification loans and professional body subscriptions covered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Northumbrian Water is an equal‑opportunity employer and a diverse community, welcoming applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate by race, religion, gender, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, nationality, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. This role requires a DBS, but offenders with unspent convictions may also be considered through our rehabilitation programme.
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