Electrical Technician

We seek an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production sites in East Thames Valley (Newbury or Reading).

The overall responsibility of this role is to ensure that all equipment at our water production sites is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment.

Follow robust planned maintenance as well as getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. As well as provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.

• Base Location – either at Speen WTW in Newbury (RG14 1RT) or Fobney WTW Reading. (RG2 0SF)
• 38 hours per week Monday-Friday.07:30 -15:30 plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• All PPE, Tools plus the provision of a Van when on duty and call.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.
• Complete License to operate. (Operate sites and learn the water treatment processes)

What you should bring to the role

• 18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Ideally, an apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a ‘true multi-skilled capacity'.
• NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical engineering would also be ideal but not essential.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing Electrical plant equipment.
• Ideally experience maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry would benefit this role.
• The work will require physical fitness.
• You will need the ability to work in confined spaces and will require the completion of appropriate training for this.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary of up to £38,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a company van, tools, and PPE.
• Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.