Electrical Craftperson
- Recruiter
- South West Water
- Location
- Exeter
- Salary
- 28274.00 - 31933.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 22 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 29 Jan 2022
- Sectors
- Engineering, Mining
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Would you like to work within a high-performing team where you can use your hands on knowledge and experience?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for an Electrical Craftperson x 2 to join our team working in Exeter/Totnes - Devon area. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of GBP28,274 - GBP31,933 per annum + excellent benefits.
About the role:
As our Electrical Craftperson, you will carry out planned work as derived from maintenance scheduled activities on operational assets, primarily within Sewage Pumping Stations. Ultimately to provide services of the required quality and quantity, in a sustainable manner that meets the required internal and external customer service standards, whilst protecting the environment.
What you'll be doing as our Electrical Craftperson:
- Delivery of quality support using expertise and experience in your discipline, using electrical, control and process systems which will help to maintain or minimise the risk and impact to our Customers
- Carrying out repair and maintenance for water and sewage treatment works process control and electrical systems and diagnosis faults on all aspects of asset control and automation
- Liaising with all staff affected by any work undertaken
- The requirement to compile or update any site engineering documentation which enables Operational staff to carry out support and maintenance of the works systems
- Proactively support our internal customers in line with the South West Water "Pure" vision of Pure Water, Pure Services and Pure Environment
- Ability to plan, assist with obtaining quotes for parts required,prioritise and carry out works to the satisfaction of the planned maintenance delivery system, Planned Maintenance Coordinator and the operations team as required
- Conforming and adhering at all times to current ISO, H&S systems, procedures and policies
- Delivery of cost effective improvements to assets and systems
What we are looking for in our Electrical Craftperson:
- 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
- Compex 9 & 10 Atex qualified
- 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)
- A full UK driving license is required
What's in it for you:
This isn't just a job, this is a career; the opportunities to develop and grow your career with us are endless. Alongside ongoing training and development opportunities we offer some great benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Localised incentives and weekly recognition
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free car parking
- Subsidised on-site Costa
- Financial Support services
- Coaching, Training and Development Opportunities
- And more!
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.
South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
Closing date: Sunday 27th February 2022
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Electrical Craftperson - we look forward to receiving your application.