Electrical Technician

idibu; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their frontline operations team in Oxford. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment at wastewater treatment sites, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £39,000

Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with service

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Access to benefits hub for discounts and support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally in an industrial or water industry environment.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Maintaining and repairing electrical equipment at wastewater production sites.

Skills

Electrical systems

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition qualification

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join Thames Water as an Electrical Technician based at our wastewater treatment site on the outskirts of Oxford.

You will be working in a newly created frontline support team of technicians responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations and improvements of wastewater treatment processes for the project upgrade within the Thames Valley North Area of Waste & Bioresources Operations.

If this sounds like you, we are looking for someone to join our Operations Team in Wastewater, offering a great opportunity to establish a career with Thames Water in frontline operations.

As the Electrical Technician, your role will be to ensure all equipment at our wastewater production sites operates safely and efficiently, using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair electrical equipment. You will also investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions. Providing technical advice and training or support for trainees may also be part of your responsibilities.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

1. Investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
2. Working on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, centrifuges, pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, controls, electronic control systems like VSDs, automatic valves, flow, level, and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Oxford STW - OX4 4YU

Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday-Friday, on a shift pattern 5 over 7 days

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• 18th Edition qualification is desirable, but training can be provided.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies are required.
• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally in an industrial or water industry environment.
• A valid driving license is required as travel within the Northeast Water Production Area will be necessary.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to an additional £8,000-£10,000 per year after training.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with a maximum of 12% employer contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to our benefits hub offering various discounts and wellbeing support.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.