Technician Vacancies

Pertemps; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Technicians for maintenance roles across the UK’s water infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, strong practical knowledge, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and career development opportunities, making a significant impact on environmental projects.

Benefits

Salary between £34,479 to £57,000 per annum

Comprehensive training and career progression

Company van and fuel card

24 days’ annual leave, rising to 28

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, testing, installing, and diagnosing faults on electrical and/or mechanical plant equipment.
• Strong practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Maintaining, testing, installing, and diagnosing faults on electrical and/or mechanical equipment

Strong practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems

Experience with Wonderware or ClearSCADA, relay logic, PLCs

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline

BS7671/18th Edition certification

Job description

Join Our Front-Line Operations Team

With a £19.8 billion investment over the next five years, we’re delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformation programmes. We’re looking for experienced Technicians with expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA).

Where?

Clean and wastewater sites across London, the Thames Valley, and the Home Counties.

Your role will involve:

Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. Your efforts will keep our sites running, our customers supplied, and will make a real difference to the environment and our local communities.

We’re looking for:

• Experience maintaining, testing, installing, and diagnosing faults on electrical and/or mechanical plant equipment.
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline.
• BS7671/18th Edition certification (desirable for those with an electrical background).
• Strong practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems.
• Depending on the role, experience of any of the following is desirable: Wonderware or ClearSCADA, relay logic, and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen‑Bradley), including management and programming.
• A full UK driving licence (essential, as many roles require site travel).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of modernising the UK’s largest water and wastewater network.
• Help reduce river spills by 95% and protect natural ecosystems.
• Work on meaningful projects with real environmental and social impact.

You’ll benefit from:

• Salary between £34,479 to £57,000 per annum, plus ‘out of hours’ standby payments and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career progression pathways.
• Company van and fuel card (subject to role and location).
• All necessary tools and PPE provided.
• Performance‑related pay plan linked to company and individual targets.
• 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme – up to 12% company contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessment.
• Access to our benefits hub, with discounts and wellbeing support.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your work will have purpose, scale, and impact. Whether you are early in your career or ready for a senior leadership role, Thames Water offers the opportunity to gain experience, lead, and have influence now and for future generations.

Apply now to register your interest, and we’ll be in touch to talk about current and future opportunities across our 100+ sites.