Electrical Pump Technician

Job Title: Electrical Pump Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port (must be willing to work away from home every other week)

Salary: £49,650 + Overtime + Paid Travel Time

Permanent,Full-Time 40 Hours per Week Monday-Friday

Site Based & Office

Start Date: ASAP

Technical Partners are recruiting for an Electrical Pump Technician to join our client, a well-established specialist engineering business supporting major infrastructure and water industry projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician looking to develop their career within a specialist sector, working on industrial pumping systems, control equipment, and temporary power installations. The role is predominantly electrically focused while incorporating some mechanical servicing and maintenance of pumping equipment.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary of £49,650(realistic OTE of up to £65,000 per annum)
• Overtime and paid travel time
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Company vehicle (business use)
• Mobile phone and laptop
• £25 nightly meal allowance when working away
• Hotel accommodation arranged and paid for
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work in accordance with BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and current industry standards.
• Install, commission, maintain and fault-find on electrical pumping systems and associated control equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on:

• • Pump control panels
  • Soft starters
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
  • Telemetry systems
  • Ultrasonic level control equipment
• Perform electrical inspection, testing and periodic verification of installations.
• Support the servicing and maintenance of pump equipment, including associated mechanical components where required.
• Produce detailed service reports, inspection records and repair recommendations.
• Ensure all work complies with Risk Assessments, Method Statements and site Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update company systems.
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the business professionally on customer sites.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency breakdowns and customer support.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• JIB Approved Electrician
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)
• ECS Gold Card (or eligible to obtain one)
• Strong industrial electrical fault-finding and installation experience
• Experience working with control panels, motors, VSDs and industrial electrical systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience within the water, utilities, pump hire or industrial sectors
• Basic mechanical knowledge of pumps and rotating equipment
• Experience with telemetry or PLC-controlled systems
• Confined Space, EUSR or relevant site safety qualifications

About Our Client

Established in the 1970s, our client has grown into a leading engineering group comprising over 20 specialist companies operating throughout the UK. Their Water Technology division manages one of the country's largest specialist pump fleets, delivering electrical and mechanical pumping solutions to critical infrastructure and utility projects.

They are committed to investing in their people, maintaining the highest engineering standards, and supporting the UK's transition towards a net-zero future.

If you're a qualified electrician looking to move into a specialist engineering role with excellent earning potential, long-term career progression, and ongoing technical training, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client values potential as much as experience. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the right attitude and transferable electrical skills, we encourage you to apply.