Metering Network Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Metering Network Electrical Technician in Ashford. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing metering systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, along with generous benefits including holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and support for personal medical assessments. A full UK driving license is required.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Paternity and Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• A time served apprentice with significant experience of electrical systems.
• Electrical instrumentation experience is crucial.
• Experience within the electrical trade is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on metering equipment.
• Use technical systems to diagnose faults and failures.
• Make impactful technical decisions for the network.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation experience

Diagnostic skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering or equivalent

City and Guilds or equivalent qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Programming equipment

Job description

Job title Metering Network Electrical Technician Ref 43458 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Ashford Common - TW15 1RU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:30pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training Salary Competitive salary £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 06/01/2026

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a Metering Network Electrical Technician to join our clean water team.

As the successful candidate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our district and zonal metering systems in the London area. You’ll take ownership of the maintenance and repair of critical pressure points, using your technical expertise and diagnostic skills to keep our reporting systems operating at their best.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated individual who enjoys variety and thrives on making a difference every day. If you have a passion for technical work and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing as the Metering Network Electrical Technician

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on metering equipment and pressure points.
• Use advanced planning and technical systems to diagnose faults and underground failures.
• Make impactful technical decisions, considering both the network and our valued customers.
• Work alongside skilled field teams and control centres to tackle complex flow and pressure challenges.
• Maintain vital equipment stocks to ensure seamless customer service.

Base Location: Walton-on-Thames - KT12 2EG

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:30pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase your earning potential upon completion of essential company training

Due the nature of this role you must hold a full UK drivers Licence

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• A time served apprentice with significant experience of electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering is crucial.
• We are looking for someone who having completed a craft apprenticeship, has electrical instrumentation experience and ideally should be at least City and Guilds or equivalent qualified in this area. Previous experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience within the electrical trade would be highly advantageous, in particular with any instrument programming knowledge.
• You will be driven, self-motivated and with excellent organisational skills and must have a strong awareness of compliance and health and safety.
• Working with SCADA systems and programming of equipment is required as is the ability to learn bespoke packages. You will have demonstrable experience of being reliable, trustworthy and hard working with a proactive approach to your daily tasks. You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the general public.
• A full and clean UK driving licence is essential. Due to the nature of the role, ideally with knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA), although full training regarding this can be provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

Thames 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. 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 receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.