Electrical Technician – Water & Wastewater (Standby)

Pertemps; Bicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

PPE provided

Tools provided

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team at Bicester Sewage Treatment Works. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install and repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment to keep sites operational with minimal supervision.

This role also involves standing by shifts and earning potential through overtime, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with experience in mechanical/electrical systems.
• NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition preferred; training can be given.
• Good problem solver capable of identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Excellent communicator with internal and external staff and contractors.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance for yourself and others.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms, fault-finding.
• Record work and asset information to improve performance and identify risks.
• Provide technical advice and coach staff, including apprentices.
• Deliver excellent customer experience with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communicator

Resilient

Minimum supervision

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

18th Edition (preferred)

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team at Bicester Sewage Treatment Works. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install and repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment to keep sites operational with minimal supervision.

This role also involves standing by shifts and earning potential through overtime, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory standards.