Electrical Craftsperson

About Scottish Water

Scottish Water is a leading provider of essential services to local communities across Scotland, delivering a reliable supply of fresh water to homes and businesses, and protecting the environment by treating and managing waste water.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Engineering and Maintenance team in Lanarkshire, to help us keep our operational sites running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical assets that power our water, waste water, and distribution networks.
• Use core electrical craft skills and mechanical knowledge to resolve technical issues and find solutions.
• Work with 3-phase and single-phase equipment, including fault finding and diagnosis, overload setting, maintenance to motors, motor starters, generators, variable speed drives, instrumentation, and calibration of process equipment.
• Perform general maintenance of pumps, valves, gearboxes, electrical interface hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ensure safety is paramount and take all necessary steps to protect yourself and others, including risk assessments, choosing appropriate equipment, and following safe working practices.
• Work closely with our Workflow team to plan and coordinate resources across the region, with the shared goal of delivering an effective and cost-efficient response to incidents, reactive or planned work.

Requirements

• Served a recognized Electrical apprenticeship and preferably be 17th/18th edition trained.
• Bring other qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Be willing to work occasional Out of Hours and be added to our standby rota to be called out in case of emergencies.
• Be a good communicator and happy to collaborate with others to resolve issues, keep people updated, and ensure the best possible service for the local community.

Benefits

• 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays).
• Ability to buy up to five more days of holiday if needed.
• Time off to volunteer in the community.
• Family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave.
• Flexible working.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Annual company bonus.
• Access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

Grade and Salary

This role will be a Grade 6, with a starting salary of £33,560. Performance-driven pay progression would allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £44,140.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily field-based, with regular travel across the Highlands, and involves significant lone working. Full training and PPE will be provided, and you will be given a branded Scottish Water vehicle to enable you to perform your role.