Electrical Technician

Thames Water; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Waste Team at Crossness STW in London. This role involves ensuring efficient operation of electrical equipment using proactive maintenance methods, requiring significant expertise and experience in electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess relevant NVQ qualifications and a commitment to health and safety practices, ensuring reliable service to over 16 million customers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in electrical systems.
• Time-served apprenticeship in the engineering sector.
• Physical fitness and training certification for confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs promptly.
• Perform planned maintenance to minimize breakdowns.
• Provide technical advice and training to team members.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering

BS7671 or 18th Edition electrical wiring regulations

Job description

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We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Waste Team at Crossness STW. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrical maintenance technician to join the second-largest STW in the UK. You will join a close-knit team which varies in age and ability, all performing at a high level. This role offers great learning potential with the ability to cross-skill into other disciplines.As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.What you'll be doing as an Electrical Technician

• 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.
• Carry out planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Provided technical advice to the wider team, referred to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provided training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Using technical equipment such as 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: Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ.Working Pattern or hours: 38 hours Monday-Friday, plus the inclusion for an out-of-hours Rota for which you will receive additional payment.PPE, Tools and a Van will be provided.What you should bring to the role:

• Have considerable experience in electrical systems. A time-served apprenticeship in the engineering sector, NVQ level 3 or greater in electrical engineering.
• You will have qualifications in BS7671 or 18th Edition electrical 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.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• You will need to undertake role-specific training to fulfil any safety and team competency requirements.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,800 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.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.
  
  

Find out more about our benefits and perksWho 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 valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames 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 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.Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is 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.

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