NI Water Seeks News Electricians At Newry Hub

NI Water has launched a recruitment drive to fill three electrician roles working from its Newry hub.

On NI Water's Accelerated Craft Electrician Development programme there are three permanent positions are available. This is a specifically tailored training programme for experienced electricians looking to take the next step up in their career.

Following initial training covering all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, successful applicants will qualify as Enhanced Craft Grade (ECG) Multi-skilled Electricians.

Successful applicants will receive an attractive pension and structured career progression. They will also receive an NI Water van during working hours and access to new and exciting technology so that all three new recruits can fulfil their roles fully. Those who are successful will also receive an increase in salary, once their training is complete.

The responsibilities include ensuring the secure and effective functioning of electrical installations and assets throughout NI Water's drinking water treatment and wastewater pumping facilities in the broader regions of Newry, Mourne, South Down, and South Armagh.

NI Water's Terry Quinn, Head of Mechanical & Electrical Services, said: "These are transitional training roles within NI Water’s Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services function to help already qualified electricians progress to the role of Enhanced Craft Grade (ECG) Multi-skilled Electrician.


"In this role you’ll receive training in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of electromechanical equipment within the water industry. It will primarily involve craft electrical maintenance activities supplemented by an element of mechanical activity.

"You'll work on challenging and rewarding projects while being supported and guided by experienced mentors. You’ll receive training on specialist equipment and processes relevant to the water industry, all while having access to any supplemented college-based training programmes and other specialist training, to enhance your exposure to our unique technologies and practices. You'll also be provided with your own NI Water van, really putting you in the driving seat of your new career!

"As the region's only water provider, we are core to the health, economy and environment of Northern Ireland and we are a skilled, committed team, with a shared sense of purpose and pride in our work. Our people are not only key to achieving our business goals, but they are what makes NI Water a great place to work."

David Campbell, who is retiring early next year after 43 years as an Electrical Craft Supervisor at NI Water, said: "I joined NI Water 43 years ago with my City & Guilds qualifications along with some commercial and industrial experience from working around the Newry area that included a fairly good background in maintenance, so I knew it was a good grounding for the role.

"I couldn't fault my time here. It's a great place to work. It's a great team. It's an exciting job, getting out and about to see the different NI Water sites and working on the huge amount of technology upon which we depend. The buck stops with the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) team. If the technology across our treatment and pumping facilities goes off, there's great pride in getting it going again so that NI Water can continue to deliver water and wastewater services. It's a job with a purpose. And I’ve made lots of lifelong friends along the way.

"It's a unique and rewarding career. The different career paths here are outstanding. NI Water will always help you progress through the organisation to higher levels and into management, if that’s what you want to do. NI Water always provides the tools, equipment and resources needed to do the job safely and effectively. The employee benefits and the perks are good too. It's things like the pension and you also get a company van for your working hours. If you are willing to commute here, even from up to 35 miles away, NI Water will make it work for you. You are home by 4.20pm every day. There's early 3.30pm finishes on Fridays. And there's always rest periods if you have been working on standby. There's also generous annual leave. It's good to work for an employer that treats their staff so well."