Posted Date:  20 May 2026
Posting End Date:  19 July 2026
Location:  West Midlands
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Water treatment
Salary (£):  From £40,117.27 dependant on skill level

Maintenance Technician - Electrical

 

 

 

Starting from £41,762.08 + Overtime + Annual Bonus (up to £1,500) + 25 days leave + 8 days Bank Holiday + Pay Increases + Excellent Benefits + Pension + Training + Progression + Home-Based + Van + Monday–Friday.

Severn Trent are hiring Electrical Maintenance Technicians in the West Midlands region, covering Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham

This is a field-based role, where you’ll start work from home and be provided with a company vehicle, mobile, safety equipment, and tools. Working hours: Mon – Thu 7:00 – 3:00, Fri 7:00 – 2:30 (flexibility on start and end times can be offered), plus being on a standby rota will be required.

 

 

 

What You’ll Need:

•              NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)

•             Recognised Electrical Appenticeship, or relevant practical experience.

•              18th edition IEE electrical regulations

•             Full UK driving licence

•             Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, process, energy, or utilities environment, would be beneficial.

 


Desirable:


•             Strong mechanical fault
finding, maintenance, and repair capability

•              NVQ Level 3 Instrumental or NVQ Level 3 Mechanical qualification (or equivalent would be highly desirable for a dual skilled individual)

 

 


Everything You Need To Know

Are you an Electrician or Electrical Technician looking for specialist training, career progression, and premium overtime rates? No water industry experience? No problem.

Our water treatment works operate as complex process plants, just like those in manufacturing, energy, or other industrial sectors. If you’ve worked with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards, your skills will transfer seamlessly.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a place to grow, embrace curiosity and build a career while making a real difference to the environment. You’ll also be part of a close-knit, forward thinking local team - a work family - where you can build friendships, enjoy a laugh, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re passionate about electrical engineering and want to join a nationally renowned business with ambitious goals, Severn Trent is where your skills - and your career - will thrive.

 

 

 

 

How We’ll Reward And Care For You

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.


Here are some of our favourites:

 

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)

  • Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)

  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) 

  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate

  • Dedicated training and development with our Academy

  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

  • Two paid volunteering days per year

 

 

 

 



Career Development

This role has a clear, structured development path from Foundation to Skilled and Expert. Salary starts at £41,762.08, rising to £45,165.69 with qualifications and experience, supported through formal training and assessment. 


And it doesn’t stop there! Paid training and development form a core part of this role, with a requirement to work toward gaining a recognised second skill.

While instrumental qualifications or experience are advantageous, they are not essential, as full upskilling, formal training, and structured competency development will be provided.

We are considering all applicants that may already be dual skilled with the relevant qualifications with a starting salary of £45,171.90.

 

 

 

 

What’s Next?

If you’re a qualified electrician or electrical technician and want a job with a clear environmental purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Before you apply, have an updated CV ready and five minutes to spare.