Electrical Technician

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose SES Water has a rich history of serving communities in the South East of England. Water plays an important role in our lives, which is why we’re committed to supplying our customers with access to 160 million litres of safe, reliable, clean water every day. We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future.

Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About the Role We are looking for a skilled and proactive Electrical Technician to join our Production team. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing, and improving a wide range of electrical and mechanical assets across our water treatment and production sites. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our operational facilities remain safe, reliable, and efficient, helping us continue to deliver an essential service to our customers.

The role includes fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, installation work, and supporting plant performance improvements across a diverse range of equipment. You may also be required to participate in an out-of-hours standby rota. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical and associated plant equipment. Diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. Working on pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, compressors, dosing equipment and associated assets.

Maintaining and troubleshooting control panels, motor starters, VSDs and actuators. Conducting testing and commissioning activities to ensure equipment performs to specification. Supporting installation and upgrade projects across operational sites. Producing maintenance reports and recording asset information accurately. Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. Supervising or supporting trainees, contractors, and other team members when required. Collaborating closely with Mechanical & Electrical Technicians, Systems Technicians, and operational teams.

What We're Looking For Essential BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering discipline. Experience working within an industrial electrical environment. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Experience with electrical installation, maintenance, testing, repairs, and commissioning. Knowledge of:
Control panels up to 415V Motors and motor starters Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Actuators and industrial control equipment Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance. Working Environment

This role offers a varied working environment across operational sites. While much of the work is undertaken indoors, you'll also work outdoors and in challenging environments such as chambers, tanks, raised platforms, and confined spaces. Due to the nature of the role, a medical assessment may be required to ensure suitability for confined space and breathing apparatus activities. Why Join SES Water?

25 days holiday  bank holidays
- Increasing with service, giving you more time to recharge. Holiday buy & sell
- Flex your leave to suit your lifestyle. Company bonus
- Share in our success. Competitive pension
- Helping you save for the future. Life assurance
- Added peace of mind for you and your family. Enhanced family leave
- Supporting you through life's…