Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their dynamic waste team. This role involves ensuring compliance through effective electrical maintenance, contributing to a sustainable future. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electrical systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With competitive salaries and benefits like a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in communities. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee growth and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

24-28 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Medical Assessments

Employee Benefits Scheme

Tools and PPE Provided

Vehicle and Fuel Card

Overtime Payments

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems within a multi-skilled environment.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and confined space work.

Responsibilities

• Investigating plant failures and performing repairs to prevent process interruptions.
• Providing technical advice and supporting training for technical trainees.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Problem-Solving

Communication

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC

NVQ Level 3

C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Control Gear

Chemical Dosing Equipment

Measurement Devices

Job description

Electrical Technician Role at Thames Water

We are recruiting an Electrical Technician to join our waste team in Wargrave, Berkshire. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to carry out scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency electrical maintenance, ensuring compliance with company procedures to minimize plant downtime.

Responsibilities include:

1. Investigating plant failures and performing repairs promptly to prevent process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults.
2. Providing technical advice, referencing up-to-date knowledge, and supporting training for technical trainees.
3. Working on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, centrifuges, pumps, control gear, VSDs, control systems, valves, measurement devices, PLCs, and chemical dosing equipment.

Location: Wargrave, near Reading, RG10 8DJ

Working Hours: 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Overtime and standby rota payments can increase annual earnings by up to £10,000. All PPE, tools, vehicle, and fuel card are provided.

Candidate Requirements:

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems within a multi-skilled environment.
• Qualifications such as electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering, with mechanical upskilling preferred.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and experience working in confined spaces.
• Valid driving license.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and proactive.
• Ownership of fault response, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to undergo safety training.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £38,000, with potential earnings increase through overtime and standby payments.
• 24-28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual medical assessments and employee benefits scheme.

About Thames Water: The UK’s largest water and wastewater company serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a sustainable future and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We offer career growth, flexible working, and support for our employees.

Join us to make a difference in communities and contribute to environmental sustainability. Apply early as the vacancy may close before the deadline due to high application volumes.