Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Redhill; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in Redhill seeks an experienced Electrical Technician. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. Ideal candidates have a significant background in electrical engineering and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave benefits

Company van and tools provided

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems.
• Full UK Driving License.
• 18th Edition certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Provide technical advice and training to technical trainees.
• Investigate plant failures to minimize process interruptions.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Health and Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team in our Wastewater Division to be based out of our Earlswood - Redhill Site.

As a successful candidate, you will use your electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, enabling us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Investigate and diagnose complex faults and carry out repairs during incidents.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees.
• Work on equipment including motors, gearboxes, screw/chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.

Base Location - Earlswood - Redhill - RH1 5HE.

Working Pattern

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday 07:30 am - 3:36 pm, plus inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What’s provided

All PPE, tools, plus a van will be provided.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.

What you should bring to the role

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition.
• Problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
• Excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and a changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, on own initiative to design and standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• Full UK Driving License.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a company van, tools, and PPE.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 24 days per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to benefits for health and wellbeing and finances – health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, life assurance.

What’s next

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

About Thames Water

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for our customers, communities, people and the planet.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Additional information

Disclaimer: Due to high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date; please apply soon to avoid disappointment.