Electrical Technician – Wastewater Plant Maintenance

idibu; Redhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £42,000 per annum

26 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing and health benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team at the Earlswood – Redhill site. You will inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment and mechanical systems across wastewater facilities with minimal supervision.

The role requires time-served experience in electrical engineering, NVQ/C&G Level 3, and 18th Edition preferred. You will contribute to safe operations and site reliability, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be time-served with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems.
• 18th Edition preferred, but training can be given.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid interruptions.
• Diagnose complex faults and carry out repairs during incidents.
• Provide technical advice and training to staff and trainees.
• Work on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, control gear, and PLC/VSD systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance experience

Fault diagnosis

Programmable logic controllers

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team at the Earlswood – Redhill site. You will inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment and mechanical systems across wastewater facilities with minimal supervision.

The role requires time-served experience in electrical engineering, NVQ/C&G Level 3, and 18th Edition preferred. You will contribute to safe operations and site reliability, with a competitive salary and benefits.