Electrical Technician

About the Role

We seek an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production sites in East Thames Valley. As a successful candidate you will use your electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault‑diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision. The goal is to keep all our sites operational and reduce pollution from our sites.

Base Location :
Speen WTW, Newbury RG14 1RT
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38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 07:30‑15:30, plus inclusion on a standby rota with additional pay. All PPE, tools and a van are provided.

• Ensure the health, safety and well‑being of yourself, colleagues, contractors and visitors by complying with Health and Safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms, fault‑find and identify issues, fix or raise them, and perform planned maintenance on plant and equipment daily.
• Record work and asset information to improve business performance, identify future risks and recommend changes.
• Provide specialist technical advice, keep up‑to‑date technical knowledge and coach, train and develop staff, including apprentices.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and positively contribute to overall customer satisfaction. Interact with internal and external customers in a timely, professional, respectful, and polite manner.

• Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or NVQ / C&G Level 3 in electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition knowledge preferred—training can be given.
• Problem‑solving skills, able to identify issues, implement solutions and escalate when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
• Resilience and ability to adapt to changing pressures and environments.
• Capability to work independently and with minimal supervision, following design and standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many teams, shows respect, gives useful feedback and supports others’ development.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Defined Contribution pension—maximum 12% of your salary and 2× employee contribution.
• Annual leave of 26 days (increasing to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous paternity leave (4 weeks paid + optional 2 weeks unpaid).
• Enhanced maternity leave—26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to health & wellness benefits: annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, shopping vouchers, life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all—our customers, communities, people and the planet—by providing reliable water supply and protecting water resources.

Thames Water is a rewarding, diverse place to work. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible arrangements, excellent benefits and a culture of support and inclusion. If you’re committed to making a real difference every day, we welcome your application.

Thames Water is committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process.

Due to the high volume of applications, the advert may close earlier than advertised. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.