Electrical Engineer in Swindon

Energy Jobline ZR; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the UK to provide specialist technical support. This role involves championing electrical safety, delivering improvement projects, and mentoring technicians. With a salary up to £58,000 and comprehensive benefits, you will play a vital role in reducing environmental impact. The role offers flexible location within Thames Valley and Home Counties.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Contributory pension

26 days holiday (increasing with service)

Performance-related pay plan

Generous parental leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) is essential.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assessments and audits of electrical personnel.
• Champion electrical safety rules and procedures.
• Support line managers with recruitment and development of electrical staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team player

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical systems

NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to form part of the electrical services team in order to provide specialist technical support and electrical safety support, within a specified geographical region, predetermined by your location.

As the Successful Candidate, your role will be to undertake technical assessments and audits of Thames Water's electrical personnel, and provide detailed technical reports and presentations, purveying the gravity of the needs, as well as providing low‑voltage electrical technical support to our operations managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you'll be doing as the Electrical Engineer

• Be a technical lead in projects and investigations. Champion Thames Waters Electrical safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Delivery of LV electrical safety improvement projects.
• Support around 12 line managers with approximately 40 electrically skilled technicians, with the recruitment and development of their electrical staff.
• Act as an Authorised Person (LV) across a geographical area issuing Permits to Work completed in line with the Electrical Safety Rules.
• Technical oversight and direction to newly qualified or appointed technicians.
• Practical and theoretical assessment of technical staff against the company's electrical policy and procedures.
• Appoint technicians in line with job role and technical competence. (Competent Persons Electrical assessment)
• Follow up with field‑based assessments, Identify Skill gaps or fade through electrical safety audits. (SHE6 P)
• Provide mentoring and coaching to address skill gaps, some of which will require classroom‑based and practical teaching.
• Leading local electrical technical community forums.

Base Location

The base location for this role is flexible across the Thames Valley and Home Counties area, depending on your location.

Working Pattern

38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.

All PPE, Tools, plus a car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Understanding of BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) is key to the success of this role.
• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to design and standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £54,000 and £58,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance payment.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

We are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support you.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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 the future, 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.

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

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.

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