Electrical Technician

Pertemps; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an Electrical Technician to join Thames Water's Water Operations team. You will perform maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations, ensuring efficient service delivery. Ideal candidates have 18th Edition certification and significant experience with electrical systems, as well as strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension (company matches up to 6%)

Annual medical assessments and physiotherapy support

Access to a benefits hub and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on wastewater assets.
• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and support trainees if required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification

Tools

Pumps

VSDs

Switchgear

Actuated valves

Job description

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 involve performing a range of front-line maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations in the Thames Valley North region (Reading, High Wycombe, Marlow, Oxford). This includes planned and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment to support asset operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference by performing activities such as operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled, planned, and reactive maintenance on wastewater assets and electrical machinery, minimizing plant breakdowns.
• Communicating professionally with customers and meeting their expectations.
• Investigating plant failures and performing repairs efficiently to avoid process interruptions.
• Providing technical advice, updating technical knowledge, and supporting trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, VSDs, automatic valves, sensors, PLCs, and chemical dosing equipment.

Base Location:

Little Marlow, SL7 3RT.

Working Pattern:

38 hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Plus standby rota payments & overtime, which can increase earnings by up to £15,000 annually after training.

Candidate Requirements:

• Time-served apprentice or significant experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
• 18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification.
• Experience in electrical inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, and repair.
• Experience with pumps, actuated valves, VSDs, and switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in confined spaces (training provided).
• Full UK driving license.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

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

Benefits:

• Potential earnings up to £38,000 per annum, plus overtime and standby payments.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (company matches up to 6%).
• Annual medical assessments and physiotherapy support.
• Access to a benefits hub and wellbeing support.

About Thames Water:

The UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for communities, the environment, and our employees.

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcome applications from all backgrounds, and support applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Join us to make a difference and help protect water resources for future generations.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.