Electrical Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Team in Oxford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills while ensuring the efficient operation of electrical systems at a vital waste treatment facility. You will be responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance, providing technical support, and contributing to a safe working environment. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in the water and wastewater sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £39,000

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits hub with discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical assets onsite proactively and reactively.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

3-phase systems knowledge

Fault diagnostics

SCADA system monitoring

Education

NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering

BS7671 or 18th edition wiring regulations

Tools

Electrical circuitry components

Telemetry outstations

Variable speed drives

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician, Oxford

Client: Thames Water

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cf574d9c0a16

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Waste Team at Oxford Waste Treatment Works. This role offers excellent learning potential and the chance to cross-skill into other disciplines.

As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include ensuring all equipment at our waste treatment works operates safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain electrical assets onsite at Oxford site proactively and reactively.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently to prevent process interruptions.
• Service and replace assets such as pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives, and motor control circuits.
• Support local maintenance teams with planned and breakdown maintenance activities on electromechanical wastewater assets.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and support technical trainees.
• Perform fault diagnostics and resolve issues promptly.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Provide timely feedback on work carried out.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and respond to alarms as required.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in electrical systems, with a time-served apprenticeship, NVQ level 3 or higher in electrical engineering.
• Qualifications in BS7671 or 18th edition electrical wiring regulations.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and processes.
• Physical fitness for confined space work, with appropriate training.
• Participation in a 24/7 standby rota (additional pay provided).
• Full UK driving license.

Personal Qualities:

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Committed to safety and safety procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, with potential to increase with overtime and standby payments.
• 24 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to a benefits hub with discounts and support services.

About Thames Water:

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

Join us to make a difference in communities and help protect the environment. We offer career progression, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Application Note:

We encourage early applications as the advert may close earlier due to high volume. Thames Water is an equal opportunity employer and supports applicants throughout the recruitment process.