We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our wastewater treatment site at Maple Lodge STW.
As a successful candidate, you will be using your 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 benefit 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 the Electrical Technician.
- Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of yourself, colleagues, contractors, and visitors is always my top priority by always displaying the correct behaviours by complying with the Health and Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water’s Health and Safety guidelines.
- Undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms and fault finding to identify issues, fix these or accelerate, planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis, installing new plant and equipment as required in line with current Standards and Regulations.
- Record work and asset information to improve business performance, along with identifying possible future risks and recommending changes in the course of your day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required.
- Provide specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge, along with coaching, training and developing staff under their supervision, including the apprenticeship programme.
- Delivering excellent customer experience and positively contributing to overall customer satisfaction. Interacting with all our customers (internal & external) in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful, and polite manner.
Base Location: Maple Lodge STW – WD3 9SQ
38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
- You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering.
- 18th Edition preferred, but training can be given.
- A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escape 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 standards.
- Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
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Thames Water is an exceptional employer, offering a unique and rewarding work environment where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of millions. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and health support, you'll find ample opportunities to thrive in your career. Located in Brixton, you'll be part of a diverse team dedicated to building a sustainable future for our communities and the planet.
