Testing Electrician

Sphere Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation (digs) paid.

£40 nightly food allowance.

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is recruiting an Approved Electrician with a strong electrical testing background to work on Thames Water sites. You will undertake fixed electrical testing across site facilities, ensuring installations are safe, compliant and maintained to required standards.

The role offers ongoing hours, a consistent weekly schedule of 50 hours, and accommodation support for those working away. Immediate start available from 19th October 2026.

Qualifications

• Approved Electrician status.
• Strong background in electrical inspection and testing.
• COMPEX certification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed electrical testing across Thames Water sites.
• Inspect and test electrical installations and associated equipment.
• Identify and report faults, defects and potential safety issues.
• Complete electrical test documentation and certification accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical regulations and site safety procedures.
• Work safely and professionally within operational water industry environments.

Skills

Electrical testing

Site testing

Electrical safety

Education

COMPEX certification (advantageous)

Job description

Approved Electrician - Testing

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Location: Thames Water Sites across the network

Rate: £30.00 per hour (first 38 hours) / £36.00 per hour thereafter

Hours: 50 hours per week

Start Date: 19th October 2026 (or as soon as possible)

Duration: Ongoing contract

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for an Approved Electrician with a strong electrical testing background to work on Thames Water sites.

The successful candidate will undertake fixed electrical testing across site facilities, ensuring electrical installations are safe, compliant and maintained to the required standards.

This is an ongoing opportunity offering consistent hours, competitive hourly rates and accommodation support for candidates working away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed electrical testing across Thames Water sites.


• Inspect and test electrical installations and associated equipment.


• Identify and report faults, defects and potential safety issues.


• Complete electrical test documentation and certification accurately.


• Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical regulations and site safety procedures.


• Work safely and professionally within operational water industry environments.

Requirements

• Approved Electrician status.


• Strong background in electrical inspection and testing.

Relevant Electrical Qualifications And Testing Certifications

• Good understanding of electrical regulations and safe working practices.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a site-based team.


• COMPEX certification is advantageous but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £30.00 per hour for the first 38 hours worked per week.


• £36.00 per hour for hours worked beyond 38 per week.


• 50 hours available per week.


• Accommodation (digs) paid.


• £40 nightly food allowance.


• Ongoing contract with an immediate start available from 19th October 2026.