Electrical Maintenance Technician

idibu; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in Oxford is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure efficient operation of equipment. Responsibilities include proactive and reactive maintenance as well as diagnosing electrical faults. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electrical systems, hold relevant qualifications, and possess a UK driving license. Competitive salary up to £42,000 with opportunities for additional earnings.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Standby rota payments

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems maintenance.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical assets onsite effectively.
• Investigate and resolve plant failures promptly.
• Provide technical advice and training where necessary.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Fault diagnosis skills

Knowledge of health and safety

Time management

Education

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

BS7671 or 18th edition electrical wiring regulations

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Overview

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Waste Team at Oxford Waste Treatment Works. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrical maintenance technician to join a close-knit team that varies in age and ability, all of whom perform at a high level. This role offers great learning potential with the ability to cross-skill into other disciplines.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite at the Oxford site.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Carry out service and replacement of assets: pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives and motor control circuits.
• Support local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activities on electromechanical wastewater assets.
• Provide technical advice to the wider team, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Undertake fault diagnostics and resolve issues promptly.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Provide timely feedback on work carried out daily.
• Monitor treatment processes using the SCADA system and act on alarms as required.

Base Location

Oxford – OX4 4XU

Working Pattern

38 hours Monday-Friday, plus the inclusion of an out-of-hours Rota for which you will receive additional payment.

All PPE, tools plus and van will be provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
• Qualifications in BS7671 or the 18th edition electrical wiring regulations. Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies and processes are essential.
• Physical fitness for working in confined spaces, with the successful completion of appropriate training.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment, for which you will receive additional payment.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• You will need to undertake role-specific training to fulfil any safety and team competency requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to an additional £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with 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.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you 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 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 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.

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

We’re 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.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.