Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Little Marlow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Technician to join their Water Operations team. This role focuses on performing essential maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations, ensuring efficient service delivery. You'll work with a variety of electrical systems, from pumps to control gear, and contribute to the reliability of vital water services. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you're passionate about electrical systems and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Access to Physiotherapy treatment

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical plant equipment.
• Strong background in fault diagnosis and maintenance of large pumps and valves.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on wastewater assets and electrical machinery.
• Investigate and repair plant failures to minimize service interruptions.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety awareness

Education

18th Edition electrical City and Guilds certification

Time-served apprenticeship in electrical systems

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

3-phase motors

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Electrical switchgear

Job description

Job title: Electrical Technician Ref 38341

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Little Marlow - SL7 3RT

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38 hours Monday - Friday plus the inclusion onto a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment.

Salary: Offering up to £37,500 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 18/03/2025

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to join our Water Operations team based out of Little Marlow SL7 3RT.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to perform a range of assigned front line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Thames Valley North region (Reading/High Wycombe/Marlow/Oxford). This will include planned and preventative maintenance of electrical equipment to support the operation of our assets.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water by performing a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive maintenance work on a variety of wastewater residential assets and industrial electrical machinery in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Communicating with the customer in a professional manner throughout the process, whilst meeting their expectations.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on 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, chemical handling and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Little Marlow SL7 3RT

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30-15:36 PM. Plus 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.

What you should bring to the role

• A time-served apprentice or significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• 18th Edition electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing electrical plant equipment.
• Experience maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in confined spaces, with completion of appropriate training.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team, with a desire to learn and a can-do attitude.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, understanding the problem, and identifying the best solution.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive in recommending and implementing improvements.
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures and have knowledge of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Potential overall package earning of base up to £37,500 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.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to Physiotherapy treatment for musculoskeletal complaints.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, packed full of offers and information.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked 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, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

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.

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.