Electrical Technician – Wastewater Plant (On-Call Van)

idibu; Cassington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £42,000 per year

Standby rota payments

Overtime opportunities

Annual leave 24–28 days

Generous pension

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Sewage Treatment Works team in Cassington. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe and efficient manner with minimal supervision to keep our sites operational for customers.

This role offers opportunities for standby payments and overtime, along with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training to support career

Qualifications

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition preferred but training can be given.
• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalating if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under 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 licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others by following HSE guidelines.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms and fault find, install/repair plant as required.
• Record work and asset information to improve performance and flag risks.
• Provide specialist technical advice and coach/train staff, including apprenticeship programme.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and maintain professional interactions with customers.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Health and Safety

Team player

Driving licence UK

Minimum supervision

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in electrical engineering

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Sewage Treatment Works team in Cassington. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe and efficient manner with minimal supervision to keep our sites operational for customers.

This role offers opportunities for standby payments and overtime, along with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training to support career