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Powered by Water, Driven by PurposeSouth West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. We're looking for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Bodmin team. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in delivering high-quality work and want a role that offers variety, autonomy and impact, this is a fantastic opportunity.You'll work across both Drinking Water and Waste Water operational sites, owning the maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a range of electrical and control assets. Your expertise will help ensure our services are safe, sustainable and reliable for our customers and communities.What you'll be doing:Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis across a variety of sites and assetsWorking with electrical, control and process systems to ensure risks to our customers are minimisedSupporting both planned and reactive maintenance activitiesCollaborating with multi-disciplinary field teamsLiaising with site teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of worksCompleting and updating engineering documentation to support operational performanceIdentifying opportunities for asset preservation, prevention of future faults and long-term improvementFollowing ISO, health 'safety and compliance standardsPrioritising and organising workload efficiently within the maintenance delivery modelUndertaking training to continuously improve technical and safety skillsWhat we're looking for:Essential5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths, English and ScienceCompleted apprenticeship supported by relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND)Compliance with current 18th Edition IEE RegulationsStrong experience in fault finding & three-phase electrical systemsFull UK driving licenceDesirableCity & Guilds Inspect & Test 2391-10Industrial or commercial electrical experienceKnowledge of VSDs, soft starts and motor control systemsAbility to read and interpret wiring diagramsExperience working with RAMSStrong understanding of LV systems (415 Vac to 24 Vac/DC)What's in it for you?At South West Water, everyone plays a part in making amazing things happen. As well as joining a supportive and purpose-driven team, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits:23-27 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidaysThe option to buy or sell annual leaveUp to 13 additional days of holiday through rota daysFree parking at most sitesCycle to Work scheme26 weeks' additional maternity leaveShared parental leave optionsEmployee share schemes (Pennon Group plc)Free, confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to Champion Health wellbeing platformFree eye tests + Specsavers discountsThousands of deals via Perkbox (shopping, travel, entertainment, gyms & more)Group discounts with Dell, Virgin Media, Vodafone and othersDiscretionary bonusCompetitive contributory pensionAnd plenty moreIf you're ready for a new challenge and want to build a career with a business that values you, click Apply Now to become our next Electrical Craftsperson. We look forward to receiving your application.Closing Date: 6th March 2026 Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.Our core values which are essential to our success are:Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.TPBN1_UKTJ