Country: United Kingdom 
City: Heathfield (UK travel required) 
Req ID: 514615
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate 

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries.  As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

⚡ Electrician

�� Heathfield
�� £36,000–£40,000 DOE + OTE £50,000+

Join a team powering the UK’s wastewater infrastructure.

�� About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in advanced water management solutions. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, we help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water treatment processes, protect the environment and reduce operational risk.

Our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team works nationwide supporting water utility companies on sewage and wastewater treatment sites — keeping critical assets running safely and efficiently.

�� About the Job

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our Heathfield team.

This is a hands‑on, varied role where you will:

• Install, commission, set up and test water filtration systems on sewage treatment sites
• Carry out site inspections, fault finding and produce survey reports for quotations
• Work from technical instructions using mobile electronic devices
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions
• Travel nationwide with regular overnight stays (accommodation/subsistence provided)
• Occasionally support workshop activities across the UK
• Work closely with other trades and field teams as part of a collaborative engineering workforce

If you enjoy practical work, variety, and being part of a team that keeps vital water infrastructure operating — this role is for you.

⭐ About You

To be successful, you will need:

• A current valid UK driving licence
• NVQ Level 3 – Electrical Installations
• 18th Edition qualification
• JIB Gold Card
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

You’ll also bring:

• A proactive, reliable and safety‑focused approach
• Ability to work outdoors, in confined spaces and at height
• Willingness to work away from home during the week
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

�� Why Work for Us?

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight/stay‑away payment
• Life cover – 2× annual salary
• Company pension
• Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support
• Training & development opportunities

You’ll join a supportive, growing team within a global organisation that invests in its people, develops your skills and offers long‑term career opportunities.

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

 

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

 

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

 

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@hydro-int.com.

 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

 

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

 

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

 

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.