TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Kent (WA); On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thames Water as a TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician at Orpington Water Treatment Works, where you'll maintain and enhance our Zonal Flow meter estate. Work collaboratively with diverse operational teams to ensure high standards and effective solutions in a pivotal role that supports vital water services. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a meaningful opportunity in a company dedicated to sustainability and community support.

Benefits

Company van

24 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Contributory pension

Annual personal medical assessments

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical environments and delivering SCADA/PLC installations.
• Working towards professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution.
• Proven working experience as a senior engineer.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment and diagnose faults.
• Investigate plant failures and implement efficient repairs.
• Provide specialist technical advice and maintain standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or technical qualification

Tools

Company IT systems

Office software

RTAP/FTAP

Clear SCADA

Job description

Job title TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician Ref 41326 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Orpington - Kent - BR6 0SQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday Salary Between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum subject to your level of experience Job grade A Closing date 18/06/2025

About the role:

We currently have a great opportunity for a TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician to join our leakage team at our Orpington Water Treatment Works Site.

As the TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

What you’ll be doing as the TSS Zonal Metering MEICA Technician

• working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
• installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and to diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
• investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge

Base Location: Orpington WTW - Kent - BR6 0SQ

All PPE and tools are provided

What you should bring to the role

• Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification,
• Working towards or achieved relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution.
• Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in a Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software
• Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on your level of experience plus company Van.
• Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support .

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.