Network Metering Electrical Technician

Pertemps; Old Warren; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water supply company is seeking a Network Metering Technician to maintain and repair district and zonal meters. This full-time position offers the opportunity for independence and impact within the South East Thames Valley & Home Counties. Ideal candidates will possess relevant engineering qualifications and hands-on electrical experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Full PPE and training

24 days holiday per year

Generous Paternity Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Access to discounts and cashback

Ongoing performance development reviews

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation.
• Ability to learn bespoke software.
• A full and clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on electrical network equipment.
• Plan and execute a suitable maintenance strategy.
• Work with teams to diagnose water supply issues.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Education

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

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable skills

• 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.

Who are we?

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

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.

DEI and recruitment

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 to help and support.

Opportunity and onboarding

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.