Location
London and the Thames Valley

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments. Overtime opportunities available, potentially increasing earnings by £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus company van, tools, and PPE provided.

About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance teams. You will use your electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision. Your work ensures all sites remain operational, benefiting our customers and helping reduce environmental impact by minimizing pollution from our sites.
- Prioritise health, safety, and well-being of yourself and others by complying with Health and Safety regulations and Thames Water guidelines.
- Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms, fault find, fix issues or escalate as necessary.
- Perform planned maintenance and install new plant and equipment in line with current standards and regulations.
- Record work and asset information to improve business performance, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
- Provide specialist technical advice and support, including coaching and training staff and apprentices.
- Deliver excellent customer service, interacting professionally and respectfully with internal and external customers.

Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme (Defined Contribution) with up to 12% employer contribution.
- 24 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
- Generous paternity leave (4 weeks paid, 2 weeks unpaid optional).
- Enhanced maternity leave (26 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay).
- Performance-related pay linked to company and individual targets.
- Access to health and wellbeing benefits including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
- Provision of all PPE, tools, and a company van when on duty and on call.

About Thames Water
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding, and diverse workplace with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference while helping protect the world’s water for future generations.

Experience
Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or holding NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications
18th Edition preferred but training can be provided.
Full UK driving licence required.

About You
- Strong problem solver able to identify issues and implement or escalate solutions.
- Excellent communicator providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to work pressures and changing environments.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision, following design and standards.
- Knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety issues.
- Team player who respects others, provides helpful feedback, and supports the development of colleagues.