Network Metering Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Network Metering Technician for a full-time, field-based role in the South East Thames Valley. The position involves maintaining and repairing district and zonal meters ensuring the reliability of water network reporting systems. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 per annum

Company van and fuel card

Full PPE and training provided

25–28 days holiday per year

Discounts, cashback and vouchers

Generous paternity leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Ongoing performance development reviews

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical network equipment.
• Review the technical history of assets to plan a maintenance strategy.
• Be aware of the impact of technical decisions on the network.
• Work with field teams to determine the cause of water supply issues.

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.
• Work with field teams and the control function to determine the cause of water supply issues.

Qualifications

• 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

• High standards of reliability, safety awareness, and attention to compliance.
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA) is preferred, though full training can be provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Full PPE and training supplied.
• 25–28 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) depending on length of service.
• Benefits on Tap: discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• Generous paternity leave (4 weeks paid + optional 2 weeks unpaid).
• Enhanced maternity leave (26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay).
• Ongoing performance development reviews to support growth.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.

About Thames Water

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We’re committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work and support adjustments during the recruitment process. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding and diverse workplace with 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, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Commitment to inclusion

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you through the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, let us know so we can help.

Application note

Disclaimer: due to high application volumes, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.