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Posted 03 August, 2026

Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician

Fyba Recruitment Ltd
Maidstone, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role: Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician\n
\n Location: Maidstone\n
\n Salary: Up to £23 p/h\n
\n A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering essential works on the Southern Water framework is looking to recruit a Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician to support reactive maintenance and breakdown works across the Southern Water network in Kent.\n
\n With over six years remaining on the contract, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering genuine long-term career stability, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package.\n
\n The Role:\n
\n As a Reactive Maintenance / Breakdown Electrician, you'll be responsible for carrying out fault finding, reactive maintenance, and breakdown repairs across a variety of Southern Water sites, ensuring electrical assets are maintained safely and efficiently.\n
\n Previous water industry experience is not essential. The client is keen to speak with electricians who have a strong industrial background, particularly those with experience working in:\n
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  • Process plants
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  • Conveyor systems
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  • Aggregate plants
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  • Manufacturing facilities
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  • Industrial processing environments
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Location:\n
\n Ideally based in or around Maidstone, Kent\n
\n Employment Type\n
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  • Permanent (preferred)
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  • Contract applications will also be considered
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Salary\n
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  • Up to £23.00 per hour (Permanent)
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Benefits\n
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  • Company van
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  • Fuel card
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  • Paid door-to-door travel
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  • 1-in-4 call-out rota
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  • Long-term career prospects with over six years remaining on the Southern Water framework
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Essential Qualifications\n
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  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
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  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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  • ECS Gold Card
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If you're an experienced industrial electrician looking for a long-term opportunity with a market-leading contractor working on a major utilities framework, we'd like to hear from you.\n
\n If you want to find out more information, please email\n
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