Electrical Technician

We have a fantastic opportunity for to join Thames Water as an Electrical Technician to be based at our wastewater treatment site on the outskirts of Oxford.

You will be working in a newly created frontline support team of technicians responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations and improvements of wastewater treatment processes for the project upgrade within the Thames Valley North Area of Waste & Bioresources Operations.

If this is you, we are looking for someone to join our Operations Team in Wastewater that offers a brilliant opportunity for you to establish a career with Thames Water in frontline operations.

As the Electrical Technician, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our wastewater production sites is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment.

You will also investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.

You will provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.

If this is you, we are looking for someone to join our Operations Team in Wastewater that offers a brilliant opportunity for you to establish a career with Thames Water in frontline operations.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

• Investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, various conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, chemical handling and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Oxford STW - OX4 4YU
Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday-Friday on a shift pattern 5 over 7 days

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• 18th Edition qualification is desirable, but training can be provided.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies are required.
• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally working in an industrial environment, or the water industry preferably.
• A valid driving license is required as frequent travel is required within the Northeast Water Production Area.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks 

Who are we?
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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
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.