Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

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Have you got what it takes to contribute to the operation and maintenance of our service, as part of one of the largest businesses in the South West?
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £41,840 per annum with your salary increasing up to £52,300 as your progress through our development scheme.
About the role
As our Senior Electrical Engineering Technician you will support and advise both management and staff on a variety of aspects of electrical maintenance including statutory inspections, set to work, optimisation and repair of operational plant and process.
You will provide clear advice to key stakeholders and Internal Management on the development and performance measurement of Electrical Safety and Environmental Engineering capability in South West Water.
You will also lead and develop a capable and effective electrical engineering ethos paying particular attention to process safety and product safety delivered by area maintenance managers and the respective field teams.
What you'll be doing:
Ensuring compliance with Product Safety and Environmental Policies and legislative requirements
Ensuring SWW safety maintenance engineering business is appropriately controlled and governed
Developing professional development plans for training successors in specialist areas
Pro-actively supporting the Regional Safety and Compliance Manager with transformation and application of governance within SWW
Project Management liaison with the strategic client
Reviewing and documenting all processes applicable to this specialist area
What we are looking for:
Essential:
A full UK driving license
A flexible approach to working hours and travel
High level of skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and customer-facing skills
An ability to manage a high volume of work, work at a fast pace, manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
An ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Time served apprenticeship in an electrical discipline, supported by relevant formal qualifications; City and Guilds, EAL etc
ONC/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering Technology
Current BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition (AMD 2, 2020)
C&G 2391-52 Inspection and Testing or equivalent
Desirable:
Aiming to or currently professionally registered as Member IET (IEng)
Desirable but required within reasonable timeframe post appointment:
Professionally Registered, EC UK SPEC Competencies Framework EngTech, IEng, CEng
JTL Compex (Ex09-Ex10) Water Utilities
Low Voltage Competent Person (CP)
Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP)
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What's in it for you:
At South West Water, we don't 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 people's hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
23 - 27 days' holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays
Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
A company van
Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, 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, Vodaphone Advantage and more
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
And plenty more!
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Closing Date: Tuesday 21st May, 2024
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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