Technician - Dual Skilled

Pertemps; Little Marlow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to Join our team at our Water Operations team based out of Little Marlow, SL7 3RT.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Thames Valley North region (Reading/High Wycombe/Marlow/Oxford). This will include planned and preventative maintenance of electrical equipment to support the operation of our assets.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water by performing a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive maintenance work on a variety of wastewater residential assets and industrial electrical machinery in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Where required, communicating with the customer in a professional manner and throughout the process, whilst meeting their expectations, at all times.
• You will investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Little Marlow, SL7 3RT
Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £10,000 - £15,000 per annum, upon completion of essential company training.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time-served apprentice or have significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• 18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Ideally, an apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a ‘true multi-skilled capacity.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing Electrical plant equipment.
• Ideally experience maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry would benefit this role.
• The work will require physical fitness.
• You will need the ability to work in confined spaces and will require the completion of appropriate training for this.
• A full UK driving license is essential.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Potential overall package earning of base up to £38,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £10,000 - £15,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to Physiotherapy treatment if you have a musculoskeletal complaint – whether work-related or not.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being including We Care with access to a 24-hour GP hotline.

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 a 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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.