At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment while ensuring safety standards.
- Company: Join a leading maintenance team at Thames Water in Reading.
- Benefits: Earn up to £42,000 plus pension, annual leave, and extra perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical systems or relevant qualifications; problem-solving skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
As an Electrical Technician in Reading you will join the Maintenance teams to inspect, fault‑diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment. This full‑time role offers a salary up to £42,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the health, safety and well‑being of yourself, colleagues, contractors and visitors by complying with Health and Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water’s guidelines.
- Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms and fault‑find to identify issues, fix or raise them for escalation.
- Maintain safety standards and deliver efficient, timely repairs.
- Record work and asset information to improve business performance, identify possible future risks and recommend changes.
- Provide specialist technical advice, up‑to‑date technical knowledge and coach/train staff, including the apprenticeship programme.
- Deliver excellent customer experience and interact with customers (internal & external) in a timely, professional and respectful manner.
Qualifications
- Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or NVQ or C&G Level 3 in electrical engineering (18th Edition preferred; training can be given).
- Problem‑solving skills, able to identify potential issues, implement solutions or escalate when required.
- Excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
- Resilient, able to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative to design and standards.
- Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- Team player, able to work in many different teams, showing respect for others and supporting development of others.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Salary up to £42,000 per annum, plus pension, annual leave and other benefits.
- Company van, tools and PPE provided.
- Contributory pension Defined Contribution with maximum 12% employer match, 2× employee contribution.
- Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Performance‑related pay plan linked to company and individual performance.
- Paternity and maternity leave, and additional benefits such as health MOTs, physiotherapy, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Working Hours
- 38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:30am–3:36pm, plus standby rota payments & overtime opportunities which can increase earnings by up to £8,000‑£10,000 per annum.
We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Technician in Reading
Fault Diagnosis
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Systems Knowledge
Health and Safety Compliance
Reactive Maintenance
Planned Maintenance
Problem-Solving Skills
