Mobile Electrical Technician – Water Pumping Stations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Pumps Stations Technical Support team in the Thames Valley region. This mobile role covers Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Aylesbury, with base location in Newbury and travel between sites.

You will perform maintenance, respond to alarms, document work, and provide technical guidance. A time-served apprenticeship and 18th Edition are preferred; 3-phase systems experience and a clean driver’s licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served apprentice with electrical experience.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations preferred; training can be provided.
• Experience on 3-phase systems and electrical control panels.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a changing environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Respond to alarms, fault find, repair or escalate issues.
• Record asset information to improve performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff, including apprentices.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Electrical engineering

18th Edition

3-phase electrical systems

Electrical control panels

Problem solving

Strong communicator

Resilient

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ / C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Pumps Stations Technical Support team in the Thames Valley region. This mobile role covers Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Aylesbury, with base location in Newbury and travel between sites.

You will perform maintenance, respond to alarms, document work, and provide technical guidance. A time-served apprenticeship and 18th Edition are preferred; 3-phase systems experience and a clean driver’s licence are essential.