Metering Network Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Greater London seeks a Metering Network Electrical Technician to ensure the efficiency of district metering systems. The role involves maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with skilled teams. Ideal candidates will have electrical apprenticeship experience, SCADA knowledge, and strong organizational skills. A full UK driving license is mandatory. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum plus generous benefits, including a contributory pension and additional leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Performance-related pay

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems working in a multi-skilled capacity.
• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in electrical instrumentation.
• Experience with instrument programming.
• Strong awareness of compliance and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on metering equipment and pressure points.
• Diagnose faults and failures using advanced planning systems.
• Make impactful technical decisions regarding the network.
• Work with skilled teams to tackle flow and pressure challenges.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Organizational skills

SCADA systems knowledge

Technical decision making

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ/BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Technical diagnostic systems

Job description

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Metering Network Electrical Technician to join our clean water team.

As the successful candidate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our district and zonal metering systems in the London area. You’ll take ownership of the maintenance and repair of critical pressure points, using your technical expertise and diagnostic skills to keep our reporting systems operating at their best.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a self‑motivated individual who enjoys variety and thrives on making a difference every day. If you have a passion for technical work and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing as the Metering Network Electrical Technician

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on metering equipment and pressure points.
• Use advanced planning and technical systems to diagnose faults and underground failures.
• Make impactful technical decisions, considering both the network and our valued customers.
• Work alongside skilled field teams and control centres to tackle complex flow and pressure challenges.
• Maintain vital equipment stocks to ensure seamless customer service.

Base Location

Coppermills – East London – E17 7HE

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 15:30 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training.

Due the nature of this role you must hold a full UK drivers Licence

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• A time served apprentice with significant experience of electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering is crucial.
• We are looking for someone who having completed a craft apprenticeship, has electrical instrumentation experience and ideally should be at least City and Guilds or equivalent qualified in this area. Previous experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience within the electrical trade would be highly advantageous, in particular with any instrument programming knowledge.
• You will be driven, self‑motivated and with excellent organisational skills and must have a strong awareness of compliance and health and safety.
• Working with SCADA systems and programming of equipment is required as is the ability to learn bespoke packages. You will have demonstrable experience of being reliable, trustworthy and hard working with a proactive approach to your daily tasks. You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the general public.
• A full and clean UK driving licence is essential. Due to the nature of the role, ideally with knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA), although full training regarding this can be provided.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% –2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.