Electrician / Engineer (Wastewater)

Electrician focuses on leading or support installation works on wastewater treatment and pumping assets, covering both electrical and mechanical elements.

What the role involves

• Leading or support installation works on wastewater treatment and pumping assets, covering both electrical and mechanical elements.
• Commission new systems, including pumps, blowers, control panels, instrumentation, and treatment equipment.
• Resolve electrical or mechanical issues during installation and commissioning phases.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems across wastewater treatment sites.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to field engineers and clients, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally.

Skills and requirements

• HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical engineers must understand basic electrical systems).
• Knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, control panels, or mechanical drive systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Candidate fit

• electrical safety, technical judgement, compliance awareness, and careful workmanship

Additional role context

• My client is a leading provider of wastewater treatment and pumping systems, offering design, installation, maintenance, and turnkey solutions across the UK.
• Work within our Engineering Team on installation projects, commissioning, electrical and mechanical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Candidates with an electrical bias must hold a recognised electrical qualification and 18th Edition.