Electrical Technician

Thames Water

  • Cirencester, Gloucestershire Latton, Wiltshire
  • £42,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production site at Latton (GL7 5QF) near Swindon.As a successful candidate, you will using your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe efficient timely and effective manner with minimum supervision allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers.This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Technician
  • 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 motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
  • Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
  • Complete License to operate. (Operate sites and learn the water treatment processes)
Base Location - Latton WTW - Cirencester - GL7 5QF.38 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.All PPE and tools, plus the provision of a van when on duty and call..You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineeringWhat you should bring to the role
  • You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
  • A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
  • An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
  • Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative, to design and meet standards.
  • Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
  • Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
  • IT literate.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
  • Offering a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, plus opportunities to earn extra money through overtime and standby when available, Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided.
  • Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – the company doubles matches up to 6% of the employee's contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Access to Physiotherapy treatment if you have musculoskeletal complaints – 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 wellbeing, including We Care with access to a 24-hour GP hotline.
Find out more about ourWho 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 ourWorking at Thames WaterThames 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.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. Learn more.We’re 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 . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to .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 and meet colleagues.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.

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