Job summary
Electrician
Maidstone
£17-20.50 p/h Door to Door
Key skills required for this role
Electrician - Water
Important
Electrician - Water Sector
Job description
Electrician
Maidstone
£17-20.50 p/h Door to Door
Our client, a specialist in the water industry, is currently seeking an Approved Electrician to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will primarily involve working in the South East, including Kent, London, Essex, Sussex, and Hampshire, and will be a field-based position requiring frequent travel to customer locations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Install, commission, and service wastewater treatment equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, valves, filtration systems).
2. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components.
3. Troubleshoot system faults and diagnose operational issues at customer sites.
4. Provide technical support and training to operators and clients.
5. Ensure systems are operating in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
6. Prepare and submit detailed service reports and documentation.
7. Collaborate with engineering and project teams to optimise system performance.
8. Respond to emergency service calls and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Job Requirements:
9. Approved Electrician certification
10. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent technical field (Level 2 Minimum)
11. 18th Edition (Electrical Engineers)
12. AM2 and ECS Gold Card (Electrical Engineers)
13. Experience in field service, preferably in wastewater or water treatment systems
14. Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems
15. Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams
16. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
17. Willingness to travel to various job sites, sometimes on short notice
18. Valid driver's licence and clean driving record
19. Punctual and reliable
20. Knowledge of health & safety legislation and procedures
21. Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable:
22. Water Industry/Industrial background
23. Confined Space Training
24. First Aider qualification
Benefits:
25. Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
26. Private healthcare
27. Income protection
28. Pension scheme
29. Onsite parking
30. Access to an in-house gym
31. Company events
32. Employee referral scheme
33. Free bus commute (head office)
34. Paid door to door
35. Van and tooling provided
36. Share
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