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Thames Water Utilities is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for their Cirencester water production site. The role focuses on ensuring the efficient operation of electrical equipment through proactive maintenance and emergency repairs. Candidates should hold essential electrical certifications and have experience with various electrical systems. The position offers a starting salary of up to £39,000, with potential earnings from overtime and additional benefits.
Job title Electrical Technician Ref 38043 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Latton - Cirencester - GL7 5QF Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:36pm Salary Offering up to £39,000 per annum, plusopportunities to earn extra money through overtime and standby when available, Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum, upon completion of essential company training. Job grade A Closing date 20/06/2025
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production site at Latton (GL7 5QF) near Swindon.
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.
What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Technician
What you should bring to the role
What’s in it for you?
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.
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's 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.
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 . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.