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Earlswood, Redhill

Electrical Technician

Thames Water
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
£35,000 - £42,000/Year
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Description

Location
Earlswood - Redhill - RH1 5HE

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:30 am - 3:36 pm, plus inclusion on a standby rota with additional payment

Salary
Up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team within the Wastewater Division. Based at our Earlswood - Redhill site, 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 will ensure all sites remain operational, helping to reduce pollution and positively impact the environment.

Your responsibilities will include investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions, diagnosing complex faults, and providing technical advice and training to trainees. You will work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, screw/chain conveyors, centrifuges, various pumps and control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems including VSDs, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.

All PPE, tools, and a van will be provided to support your role.

Requirements

Experience
Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or holding NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering.

About you
- Problem solver, able to identify issues and implement solutions or escalate when necessary.
- Excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to work pressures and a changing environment.
- Able to work independently with initiative, adhering to design and standards.
- Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- Team player who respects others, provides helpful feedback, and supports the development of colleagues.
- Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
18th Edition preferred but training can be provided.

Expiry date: 12/10/2026
Electrical Technician
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£35,000 - £42,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Earlswood, Redhill