Electrical Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production site at Latton (GL7 5QF) near Swindon.

What you’ll be doing as the 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, referring 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 stand-by rota following the relevant training.
• Complete License to operate. (Operate sites and learning the water treatment processes)

Base Location - Latton Water Treatment Works- Cirencester - GL7 5QF.

38 hours per week Monday-Friday. 7:30 am -3:30 pm.

What you should bring to the role

• 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.
• NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical engineering would also be ideal but not essential.
• 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 licence is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £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 – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
• 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 24 hour GP hotline.

Thames Water: Your Forces-Friendly Employer

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 15 million customers relying on us to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, community and planet 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 where we want to be in the years and decades to come. As you build your career outside of the military, Thames Water provides plenty of opportunities to utilise the skills you have developed. We can support you through the transition and beyond with our dedicated military network. We actively engage with and support military leavers, their families, and Reservists, as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.