Network Metering Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Compton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Network Metering Technician to maintain and repair electrical network equipment in Compton. This full-time, field-based role requires relevant qualifications and hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation, offering up to £40,000 per year along with various benefits.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

24 days holiday per year

Generous Paternity Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with electrical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair district and zonal meters.
• Carry out maintenance on electrical network equipment.
• Work with field teams to address water supply issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation

Strong communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated attitude

Education

ONC/HNC, NVQ, BTEC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Field Based, Hybrid - Compton WBS - RG20 7PH

Job title Network Metering Electrical Technician Ref 41617 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Field Based, Hybrid - Compton WBS - RG20 7PH Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week Monday - Friday Salary Offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 07/10/2025

Type: Full-time, permanent.
Location: Field-based – covering South East Thames Valley & Home Counties.
Hours: 38 hours/week. (Mon–Fri, 07:30–15:36)

Join us at Thames Water as a Network Metering Technician in a full-time, permanent role.

You'll play a key part in maintaining and repairing district and zonal meters, as well as critical pressure points, ensuring the reliability of our water network reporting systems.

This field-based role offers variety, independence, and the chance to make a real impact using your technical and diagnostic skills.

What you will be doing as a Metering Network Technician

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on our electrical network equipment, including meters, critical pressure points, Bulk Meters and logging.
• Review the technical history of assets to plan and carry out a suitable maintenance strategy.
• Be always aware of the impact of your technical decisions on work being carried out on the network, as well as how customers, internal and external, are affected.
• Working with field teams and the control function to determine the cause of water supply issues.

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

• Relevant qualifications such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, BTEC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and the ability to learn bespoke software.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with both colleagues and the public.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong organisational skills.
• A full and clean UK driving licence is essential.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• High standards of reliability, safety awareness, and attention to compliance.
• 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?

• Offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Full PPE and training supplied.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• 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.
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here tohelp and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.