Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- We are offering a competitive starting salary of £40,110 rising to £43,015 after progression
- Annual incentive related bonus (up to £1,000 for performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Continuous training and support in line with the Electrical Engineer progression plan
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days!
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location
We are currently looking to recruit Electrical Engineer to work across the Yorkshire region in our Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department at Yorkshire Water.
Work type
Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week plus additional overtime as required.
What we do!
We make sure more than 5.4 million people living in the region, and the millions of visitors, can rely on our services, have clean and safe drinking water and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, 24/7, 365 days a year. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The department is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Responsibilities
As an Electrical Engineer, you will undertake repairs and maintenance of Yorkshire Water’s electrical and mechanical assets across wastewater treatment and pumping installations. Mobile working as part of a Service Centre Asset Maintenance Department to deliver planned & reactive maintenance, driving improved asset reliability through effective decision making.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment across Yorkshire Water’s Clean and Wastewater sites. You will complete all work safely, professionally, and efficiently, ensuring high standards of electrical engineering practice.
The ideal candidate will have strong practical electrical skills and hands‑on experience, including the ability to assess and condemn faulty equipment on-site before returning it to the workshop for repair. You will support both the Service Centre Team and the Mitigation Department by carrying out pre‑hire and post‑hire assessments on electrical side of our pump equipment, including control panels; completing electrical testing; inspecting pump wear components; assisting with the installation of new equipment; disconnecting electrical equipment; and providing broader electrical support to meet the operational needs of both the Mitigation Department and the overall Service Centre.
You will work closely with the Service Centre Coordinator to prioritise workloads and maintain effective relationships with operational teams, colleagues, suppliers, and contract partners. A strong commitment to health and safety is essential, including hazard identification, mitigation, and reporting into the company hazard database to ensure risks are properly addressed.
You will proactively identify and report follow‑on work or areas for improvement. You will conduct your own risk assessments and develop appropriate method statements as required to safely carry out maintenance activities. The successful candidate will also have the ability to specify parts and equipment needed for procurement as part of the day‑to‑day role.
You will also use a Toughbook/iPad to record work activity and update job status in line with workflow processes.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the development and training of apprentices and less experienced team members, as well as identifying opportunities to improve value and service within the Service Centre and the wider Maintenance Function.
Required qualifications
- Recognised Electrical Craft/Technician Apprenticeship and a City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC / NVQ / HNC / HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Eng Tech.
- Full valid driving licence (with no more than six points) required, as you will be visiting sites across the Yorkshire Region.
Desirable qualifications
- IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City and Guilds 2382-18)
- CompEx 1 – 4
- HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Mandatory technical knowledge
- Safe isolation to the current IET regulations
- Experience as an industrial electrician
- Fault finding on control circuits up to the PLC
- IT literate, e.g., MS Office
- Ability to produce maintenance reports
- Experience of fault finding with industrial motors and starters
- Experience fault finding with industrial 3 phase systems
- Experience working with rotating equipment
- Experience of fault finding on LV control circuits
Desirable technical knowledge
- Experience of pneumatics
- Work within ATEX standards
- Experience of maintaining UPS systems
- Fault finding experience of soft start or variable speed drives
- Fault finding experience of actuated valves
Experience & skills
Ideally, you will have previous experience gained as an industrial electrician within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors. You will have a proven track record of maintaining and repairing 3 phase rotating machinery and associated control systems. You will have a systematic approach to fault finding using industry best practice, and the ability to share and mentor others.
As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces. Any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing and Spirometry tests to ensure safety when working in hazardous environments.
Additional Information
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. You will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
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