Planned Electrical Craftsperson
Planned Electrical Craftsperson
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15-03-2025
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AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid stable foundations with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change improve and innovate.
Were proud to be responsible for providing reliable efficient and highquality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching netzero by 2030 but weve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can apply your knowledge and problemsolving skills
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Planned Electrical Craftsperson (Electrical Maintenance Engineer) to join our team based in Redruth and St Austell. You will join us on a fulltime permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of per annum
You will also receive a guaranteed standby allowance plus additional payments for call out and overtime opportunities.
You will also be entitled to a company van and a range of excellent company benefits.
You will be required to work a 37 hour week and benefit from 1 in 4 Fridays off.
About the role:
As the Planned Electrical Craftspersonyou will take ownership of fault finding repairing and maintaining South West Water (SWW) assets across a range of Waste Water company sites treatment works and sewage pumping stations. To help ensure maximum asset availability and support the South West Water Vision by assisting to minimise risk to compliance and preventing pollutions.
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 youll be doing:
- Monitor fault find maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment on Wastewater Treatment sites including: pumps panels motors switchgear and specialist treatment process machinery.
- Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets.
- Electrical control system repairs
- Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces and/or at height if required
- Development of new skills such as installing and maintaining electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Work with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team.
- An understanding of health and safety and be able to work in a considered manner that keeps you and those around you safe.
- To maintain training and competencies inline with job requirements including participation in the ME competency framework.
- Providing recommended / detailed specification of parts for ordering of stock replacements and parts needed to undertake repairs.
- Installation of new electrical equipment in line with BS7671
- Undertake any training required to carry out work activities in a safe or legal manner.
- Carrying out work activities as scheduled
- Assisting Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems.
- Keeping our internal customers updated with activities which may impact on their processes.
- Using or if necessary requesting method statements and safe systems of work for the activities you carry out.
- Acting as the duty electrical craft Person on a standby/callout rota basis.
Carry out planned maintenance on electrical equipment to the highest standard of workmanship including but not limited to:
The job includes responsibility for:
What we are looking for:
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths English and Science at grade C or above.
- Apprenticeship supported by relevant formal qualifications e.g. City and Guilds BTEC ONC/HNC/HND
- Compliant with current IEE Regs 18th Edition
- A full UK driving license is required
- City & Guilds Inspect and Test 239110
- CompEx 09/10
- Industrial/Commercial experience required
- Experience with VSDs 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)
Essentials
Desirables
Whats in it for you:
- 23 27 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays
- Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
- Opportunity to earn 13 additional days holiday through rota days
- A company van
- Buy a bike and safety equipment taxfree through our Cycle to Work scheme
- We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
- Take up to 26 weeks additional maternity leave
- Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
- Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
- We support our people by offering a free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
- Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
- Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets high street shops online retailers travel eating out cinemas gyms and much more though Perkbox
- A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme Virgin Media Affinity Scheme Vodafone Advantage and more
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- And plenty more!
At South West Water we dont 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 peoples hard work and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits:
Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025.
If you are looking for a new challenge please click apply now to be considered as our Planned Electrical Craftsperson we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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