OCU Group is continuing to grow across the UK water industry, and we are now looking for ambitious and hands-on Electrical Improvers to join our expanding Water sector team based in North Wales.
This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting wastewater infrastructure and treatment projects across the UK, supporting experienced electricians and supervisors in the delivery of critical electrical installations within live operational environments. Flexibility and willingness to travel will be essential as part of this role.
Whether you already have experience within industrial or water environments or are looking to further develop your career within the wastewater sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business.
As an Electrical Improver, you will support the installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of electrical systems across wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced site teams assisting with electrical containment systems, cabling, control panels, and associated electrical equipment.
The role will involve installing and maintaining cable containment systems including tray and ladder rack, supporting cable installation and termination works, assisting with panel wiring, and carrying out fault finding activities under supervision.
You will be expected to work safely at all times, following company procedures and site-specific safety requirements while promoting a strong health and safety culture across all activities. The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics will also form an important part of the role.
Working closely with electricians, supervisors, engineers, and project teams, you will gain valuable experience across a range of wastewater infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.
We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals with previous experience in an Electrical Improver role or relevant industrial electrical experience, ideally within the water or wastewater sector. Experience working on wastewater treatment projects would be highly beneficial.
You should have a good understanding of safe systems of work within industrial or operational environments and be confident using electrical tools, interpreting drawings, and working both independently and as part of a wider team.
A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
Additional certifications such as EUSR, Confined Space, IPAF, or PASMA would be advantageous.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
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