Electrical Technician – Pumping Stations (3-Phase)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Pumping Stations Technical Support team in the Thames Valley region. The role covers Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Aylesbury, with potential coverage elsewhere in the Thames Valley catchment.

You will maintain sewage pumping stations, record asset information, and help monitor sites remotely while delivering safe, high-quality technical support and training to the team.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical/mechanical experience or NVQ/C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition preferred, but training can be provided.
• Experience working on 3-phase electrical systems and electrical control panels.
• Excellent communicator providing technical expertise to staff and contractors.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of all site personnel and visitors by adhering to regulations and guidelines.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms, fault-find, and install new plant/equipment as required.
• Record work and asset information to improve performance and flag potential risks.
• Provide technical advice and coaching to staff and apprentices under supervision.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and interact professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Problem solver

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Pumping Stations Technical Support team in the Thames Valley region. The role covers Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Aylesbury, with potential coverage elsewhere in the Thames Valley catchment.

You will maintain sewage pumping stations, record asset information, and help monitor sites remotely while delivering safe, high-quality technical support and training to the team.