Job Description

Our ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.


We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.


The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.

Eric Wright Water

aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the 'Eric Wright' ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; 'If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it'. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a 'one-stop-shop' whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management

Our values:

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

Integrity

- We're transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.

Excellence

- We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.

Respect

- We're inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.

Innovation

- We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a "can do" attitude.

The Role

Aligned to our ethos and values, our Eric Wright Water are looking to recruit a fully qualified

Approved Electrician

to join the team, carrying out electrical installation works at various sites across Wales, under the EWW Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Frameworks.

About You

We are looking for fully qualified to City & Guilds, NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering and hold 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification and a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification. Water hygiene training and C&G Confined Space certificates are preferable (although training will be provided). Applicants should have a wide experience in carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to mechanical plant and equipment within the water utilities industry (water and waste water). JIB Gold Card is required.


Our electricians work as part of mobile teams and must be prepared to provide out of hours work as and when required.

In return we offer:

Competitive Salary

Excellent rates of pay

Enhanced annual leave

starting at 24 Days + bank holidays rising with service

Learning and development

- we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.

Pension

-- 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future

Group Income Protection

- 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness

Enhanced Paid Family Leave

- maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more

Virtual GP

- 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP

EAP

- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.

Mental Health support

- through the

Thrive app

, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.

Savings scheme -

Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future

Recognition awards

- awards for long service and special birthdays A comprehensive

health and wellbeing strategy

focused on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your

well-being and work-life balance

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.