Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to join their team in Witney. The role involves maintaining electrical assets, diagnosing faults, and supporting local maintenance teams. Candidates should have substantial electrical experience, qualifications in electrical engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary up to £42,000, with opportunities for standby payments and overtime. Join a diverse team committed to delivering excellent service and ensuring safety in operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £42,000

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in electrical and systems maintenance.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical assets across Cotswolds sites.
• Investigate failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance.

Skills

Experience in electrical maintenance

Knowledge of health and safety policies

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in confined spaces

Curiosity and problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or greater in electrical engineering

BS7671 or 18th Edition electrical wiring regulations

Job description

Overview

Job title: Electrical Technician Ref 44328
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Witney - OX28 5JH
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:36pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience
Job grade: A
Closing date: 11/03/2026

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team within the Cotswolds area of the Thames Valley North Wastewater Operations Region. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to join a close-knit, high-performing team with a wide range of experience and ability, all working to the same high standards. This position offers excellent learning and development potential, including opportunities to cross-skill across multiple engineering disciplines and broaden your operational knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets across the Cotswolds sites.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Carry out service and replacement of assets. Equipment includes 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Support local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets.
• Provide technical advice to the wider team, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Undertake fault diagnostics and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Provide timely feedback on work carried out on a daily basis.
• Monitor treatment processes using the SCADA system and act on alarms as required.

Base Location

Witney – OX28 5JH

Working pattern

Monday-Friday 7:30-15:36, 38 hours per week, including working on a call-out rota where you will receive additional payment. All PPE, tools and a van will be provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Considerable experience in electrical and systems. A time-served apprenticeship in an engineering sector, NVQ level 3 or greater in electrical engineering.
• Qualifications in BS7671 or 18th Edition electrical wiring regulations. Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies and processes are essential.
• Physical fitness required; work in confined spaces, with completion of appropriate training.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment, for which you will receive additional payment.
• Role-specific training to fulfil safety and team competency requirements.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team. Be disciplined, eager to learn, and have a can-do attitude. The role can be demanding but rewarding.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, be curious to understand the problem, and identify 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 with shared goals.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements 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?

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub with offers to save money and support wellbeing.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks. Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering 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. Why choose us? 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 recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.