Technician Vacancies

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking experienced Technicians in Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Control & Automation in Reading. You will be responsible for maintenance, testing, and diagnostics of plant equipment across various sites. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds, possess hands-on operational knowledge, and have a full UK driving licence. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £34,479 to £57,000 per annum

Comprehensive training

Company van and fuel card

Performance-related pay plan

24 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessment

Access to benefits hub

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance.
• Test, install, and diagnose faults on plant equipment.
• Operate and programme control systems safely.

Skills

Practical knowledge of operational plant

Control systems programming

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds qualification

BS7671/18th Edition certification

Tools

Wonderware

ClearSCADA

PLC (Rockwell & Allen-Bradley)

Job description

Join Our Front-Line Operations Team

We’re delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes and are looking for experienced Technicians in Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA).

About the Role

As part of a multi‑disciplinary team you’ll be responsible for scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment at clean and wastewater sites across London, the Thames Valley and the Home Counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Maintain, test, install and diagnose faults on electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Operate and programme control systems, including Wonderware or ClearSCADA, relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen‑Bradley).
• Ensure plant and control systems operate safely and efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline.
• BS7671/18th Edition certification (desirable for electrical background).
• Strong practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems.
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary £34,479 to £57,000 per annum plus standby payments after training and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career progression pathways.
• Company van and fuel card (subject to role and location).
• Performance‑related pay plan linked to company and individual performance measures.
• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Apply Now

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to register your interest. If we close the advert earlier we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.