About the role:

We are currently seeking a skilled electrical technician to ensure that all electrical equipment associated with our water treatment works are running safely and efficiently using both proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will need to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, electrical plant equipment. Working within the maintenance team you will follow robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Key Accountabilities:

Carrying out installation works on a variety of electrical equipment
Inspecting and carrying out maintenance work on equipment as required within manufactures guidelines
Examples of equipment you will be working on will be: 3 phase motors, starters and controls, Electronic control systems such as VSD’s, Automatic valves and penstocks, Flow, level and pressure measurement, Programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, Chemical handling and dosing equipment
Carrying out routine machinery checks in addition to un-scheduled emergency maintenance work
Delivering up-to-date technical advice and provide training and support for technical trainees
Carry out the repair and maintenance of electrical motor drive systems and associated control systems including Inverter drives
Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant trainingTo be successful you will have the following skills and experience:

Apprenticeship-served, 18th Edition Electrician
Able to work confidently on 3 phase equipment. Due to the nature of this role domestic experience is not
The ability to work with minimum supervision and have knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry
A full, UK driving licence is essentialWhat’s in it for you:

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. 
 
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. 

About us:

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.  
 
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
 
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
 
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
 
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy