Electrical Technician - Water Site Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Thames Water; Newbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Annual leave 24–28 days

Performance-related pay

Paternity leave

Maternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician at our Sewage Pumping Site in Newbury, RG14 2AD. You will inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install and repair electrical equipment, working with minimal supervision to keep sites operational and safe.

Base location is Newbury with a 38-hour week (Mon-Fri) and potential standby/overtime. You will contribute to safety, customer service, and the company’s environmental goals, supporting apprentices and colleagues along the way.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition preferred; training can be provided.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment and associated systems.
• Respond to alarms and faults; perform reactive and planned maintenance.
• Record asset information and raise risks or changes for resolution as required.
• Provide technical advice and support, coaching, and development to staff including apprentices.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Electrical systems

18th Edition

Problem solving

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/C&G Level 3

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician at our Sewage Pumping Site in Newbury, RG14 2AD. You will inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install and repair electrical equipment, working with minimal supervision to keep sites operational and safe.

Base location is Newbury with a 38-hour week (Mon-Fri) and potential standby/overtime. You will contribute to safety, customer service, and the company’s environmental goals, supporting apprentices and colleagues along the way.