Salaryup to £42,056 (depending on experience) + OTE of £6,000 in overtime
LocationWashington, Tyne and Wear

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be a time served electrical technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering. You’ll be able to demonstrate an installation and/or maintenance background. You will be responsible for managing your time efficiently with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will be competent in reading electrical drawings, sourcing and installing components to BS7671 (18th edition). You’ll have the desire to expand your skill set with core and module-based training which can further improve earning potential with the majority of our Technicians attaining two technical modules attracting circa £3,000 in salary payment.
We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen interest in resolving problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.
You’ll have excellent communication skills both written and verbally and be a strong team player. A strong Health and Safety ethic is an important part of our Everybody Home Safe Everyday culture. A basic level understanding of Microsoft office packages including Outlook e-mail, Excel and Word is desirable as is contractor engagement and Construction (Design and Management) regulations, but these skills can be developed with the right candidate.
A full, UK driving license is essential and you will have full responsibility and use of a company van during working hours.

ABOUT US

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we’re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

QUALIFICATION LOAN

Documents
Business Plan 2025-30 - Essex & Suffolk Water - Download
Business Plan 2025-30 - Main Report - Download
Business Plan 2025-30 - Northumbrian Water - Download
Restore and Regenerate - Our Environment Strategy to 2050 - Downloa

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to recruit an experienced industrial installation electrical technician to work in the Integrated Design & Delivery team. Reporting to a team lead you will, as part of a team, be required to successfully scope and design solutions to identified issues and then carry out installations and modifications of electrical and instrumentation equipment to a high professional standard.
You will be responsible for liaising with asset owners to efficiently deliver low to medium complexity installations on Northumbrian Water (NWL) operational sites while safeguarding the site process.
You must be able to read electrical drawings, identify, source, and install components. You will understand single phase and 3 phase AC systems, level control, variable speed drives, motor starting methods including DOL & Star Delta, as well as a willingness to multi-skill. Knowledge of PLC’s, radio and telemetry would be beneficial, but could be part of your development plan in future years,
NWL offers support and training so that you will be competent in designing, installing, and commissioning electrical components / machinery as appropriate. You will be issued a laptop and smart phone, allowing you to access relevant software packages to support your role and communicate effectively with the project teams.
Working on multiple sites, with no one day being the same provides a very interesting working environment. You will be presented with unique challenges whether it’s using your expertise to plan a job or deliver a high standard installation within agreed time and budget. All tools, PPE and equipment are provided supporting our technicians in their daily role.
You will be a fully mobile worker covering the Northumbrian region, starting and finishing from home. At NWG we recognise potential, offering development and growth opportunities for people to progress internally. With our committed leadership and close-knit teams, you will never be short of support during your time here.
Please note that once all core and competency training is complete the role requires that you work an occasional standby attracting a standby payment to cover the teams installation projects out of hours, however we will ensure that you have the experience required in to do this. Competitive rates for additional payments are made for callouts and any additional hours worked.