Electrical Technician – Water Site Maintenance & Standby Pay

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to work at its water production sites. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, ensuring operational efficiency for more than 16 million customers. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background, NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering, and a valid UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £42,000

Contributory pension

26 days annual leave

Performance-related pay

Generous Paternity Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms.
• Provide specialist technical advice and training to staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Health and Safety awareness

Education

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

18th Edition (preferred)

Job description

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to work at its water production sites. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, ensuring operational efficiency for more than 16 million customers. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background, NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering, and a valid UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 along with excellent benefits.