Electrical Technician

idibu; Banbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension – DC scheme

Medical assessments yearly

Overtime on standby rota

Job summary

Thames Water is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Cherwell site team in Banbury. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of electrical equipment across wastewater sites, using both proactive and reactive maintenance to keep critical assets running.

You will work on a range of equipment including pumps, 3-phase motors, VSDs, PLCs, control gear, and SCADA interfaces, with opportunities to cross-skill across disciplines and develop your knowledge further.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in engineering or NVQ level 3+ in electrical engineering.
• Qualifications in BS7671 or 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Experience maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain electrical assets across the Cherwell sites.
• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Service and replace assets including pumps, motors, starters, and controls.
• Support maintenance teams with planned and breakdown maintenance on electromechanical assets.
• Provide technical advice and training to the team as required.
• Fault diagnostics and prompt resolution of issues.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Provide daily feedback on work carried out.
• Monitor processes using SCADA and respond to alarms.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical systems

SCADA systems

Electrical drawings

3-phase systems

Driving licence

Education

NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering

Apprenticeship in engineering

BS7671 / 18th Edition wiring regs

Tools

VSDs

PLC systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Banbury STW

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team within the Cherwell area of the Thames Valley North Wastewater Operations Region. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to join a close‑knit, high‑performing team with a wide range of experience and ability, all working to the same high standards.

This position offers excellent learning and development potential, including opportunities to cross‑skill across multiple engineering disciplines and broaden your operational knowledge.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical equipment across our wastewater treatment sites operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will use both proactive and reactive maintenance techniques to keep critical assets running and to support the resilience of our sites.

What you'll be doing as an Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets across the Cherwell sites.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying 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.
• Carrying out service and replacement of assets. Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Supporting the local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Undertake fault diagnostics and can resolve issues promptly.
• Interpret and update Electrical drawings.
• Timely feedback on work carried out daily.
• Monitor treatment processes using the SCADA system and act on alarms as required.

Base Location: Banbury STW – OX16 4RZ

Working Pattern or hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30-15:36, 38 hours per week, including working on a call-out rota where you will receive additional payment.

All PPE, Tools, plus a Van will be provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Have considerable experience in electrical and systems. A time-served apprenticeship in an engineering sector, NVQ level 3 or greater in electrical engineering.
• You will have qualifications in BS7671 or 18th Editionelectrical wiring regulations.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience with 3-phased systems.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies and processes are essential.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces, with the successful completion of the 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.
• You will need to undertake role‑specific training to fulfil any safety and team competency requirements.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them. You need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days 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.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no two days are 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.