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Purpose: To carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and inspection works on water and wastewater infrastructure in compliance with WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications), BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, client requirements, and statutory legislation.

Job Responsibilities

· Install, maintain, and commission electrical systems on water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping

stations, and associated facilities.

· Deliver works to WIMES standards and client-specific specifications.

· Undertake electrical testing, inspection, and certification of new and existing installations to BS 7671.

· Perform diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on MCCs, motors, control panels, and instrumentation.

· Work within agreed project programmes to deliver safe, high-quality installations on time.

· Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, risk assessments, and method

statements.

· Maintain accurate site records, test results, and compliance documentation.

· Collaborate effectively with engineers, supervisors, site managers, and client representatives.

No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times. The post holder is

expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland

• Willingness to undertake overnight stays as required by project needs.

• Ability to work as a teams in varied and challenging site environments.

Person Attributes

Knowledge and Skills required

Electrician requires strong technical skills, safety awareness, and operational understanding to install, maintain,

and repair electrical systems that support critical water and wastewater services.

Technical Knowledge

· Knowledge of electrical installations and maintenance for water and wastewater assets, including pumps,

motors, MCCs, VSDs, generators, and LV/HV distribution systems.

· Understanding of control systems, basic PLC/SCADA interfaces, telemetry, and instrumentation used in

water operations.

· Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

· Knowledge of fault-finding techniques in industrial electrical systems and harsh operating environments.

Safety and Compliance · Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, including isolation procedures, lock-out/tag-out, permits to work, and testing for dead. · Knowledge of relevant electrical standards, legislation, and water industry safety requirements. · Awareness of confined space entry, hazardous areas, working around chemicals, and wet or corrosive environments. Practical Skills · Competence in installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment. · Ability to use electrical test instruments and diagnostic tools accurately. · Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Work Practices and Communication · Ability to follow maintenance plans, work instructions, and safe work method statements. · Effective communication with supervisors, operators, and other trades. · Accurate completion of work orders, reports, and compliance documentation. Personal Attributes · Strong commitment to safety and reliability in a critical service environment. · Ability to work independently or as part of a team, including on-call and emergency response. · Willingness to participate in ongoing training and skill development. Experience required 2 Years + in the water industry

Essential Qualifications

· ECS / CSCS Card

· Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).

· 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

· City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 & 2395 (Inspection & Testing).preferable

· Demonstrable experience in construction, new installations, and refurbishment within the utilities or water or similar industries

· Knowledge and application of WIMES standards.

· Competence in electrical systems, control panels, MCCs, and instrumentation.

· Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

· ECS / JIB Gold Card.

· Confined space training

· EUSR Water Hygiene card.

· Hazardous area (ATEX) installation experience.

· Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and process automation

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