HV Electrician
We have an exciting opportunity for an HV Electrician to join our Asset Delivery Team and be a part of helping us give the very best service to our customers.
What we do
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. HV Electricians are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Where you fit in
As our HV Electrician you will be responsible for the completion of Planned and Reactive Electrical tasks within timescale, quality and cost parameters. Able to manage and prioritise your own workload in line with business requirements and the Working Time Directive, you will also:
* Proactively identify and report any follow‑on work or areas for enhancement.
* Work unsupervised in remote geographic locations, taking part in a standby rota as required.
* Specify parts and equipment required for procurement as part of your day‑to‑day role.
* Ensure you minimise risk to people and equipment by leaving adequate handover information for colleagues who may be asked to complete any work.
* Build and maintain relationships with operational customers, colleagues, suppliers and sub‑contractors.
* Demonstrate financial awareness when making day to day business decisions, identifying ways to improve value and service delivery.
* Drive excellent Health and Safety (H&S) behaviours in relation to policy and standards, identifying H&S improvements across any areas that have an impact on your role and the role of others.
* Understand and comply with all responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, working in accordance with YW Task Lists, Safe Working Procedures and safe systems of work.
* Be fully compliant with the management of change processes currently in place.
* Conduct your own risk assessments and populate appropriate method statements required to safely carry out maintenance activities.
* Maintain PPE, van and other tools and equipment in good condition, reporting any defects promptly, ensuring your equipment is presented for testing and inspection in advance of expiry dates.
* Use company corporate systems to keep colleagues fully informed of any work completed or any specific conditions remaining on site following such work.
* Supervising and permitting, when required, of approved sub‑contractors.
* Use of current and future provided IT systems to capture all work activity and job status in line with workflow protocols.
* Assist in the development and training of apprentices and other less experienced Craft.
What skills & qualifications you’ll need
* Our HV Electrician will hold a recognised Electrical Craft/Technician Apprenticeship, with a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
* JIB approved/ equivalent electrician or Eng Tech.
* IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations City and Guilds 2382.
Key knowledge and experience
* Safe isolation.
* As a time‑served industrial electrician.
* Fault finding with industrial motors and starters.
* Fault finding with industrial 3‑phase systems.
* Working with rotating equipment.
* The ability to provide feedback on electronic work management systems.
Benefits you’ll enjoy
* Competitive salary £40,110 – £47,950 depending on experience.
* Company van.
* Annual incentive related bonus up to 10% of annual salary.
* Attractive pension scheme up to 12% company contribution.
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day.
* A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
* Retail savings scheme.
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level.
* Employment type: Full‑time.
* Industries: Civil Engineering and Utilities.
Additional information
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.
Accessibility: We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Just a heads‑up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
No agencies please.
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