Network Metering Electrical Technician

Overview

Type: Full-time, permanent. Location: Field-based – covering South East Thames Valley and Home Counties. Hours: 38 hours/week. Mon–Fri, 07:30–15:36Join us at Thames Water as a Network Metering Technician in a full-time, permanent role.You''ll play a key part in maintaining and repairing district and zonal meters, as well as critical pressure points, ensuring the reliability of our water network reporting systems. This field-based role offers variety, independence, and the chance to make a real impact using your technical and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on our electrical network equipment, including meters, critical pressure points, Bulk Meters and logging.Review the technical history of assets to plan and carry out a suitable maintenance strategy.Be always aware of the impact of your technical decisions on work being carried out on the network, as well as how customers, internal and external, are affected.Working with field teams and the control function to determine the cause of water supply issues.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, BTEC, or City and Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.Hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation.Familiarity with SCADA systems and the ability to learn bespoke software.Strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with both colleagues and the public.A proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong organisational skills.A full and clean UK driving licence is essential.

Additional skills

High standards of reliability, safety awareness, and attention to compliance.Knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA) preferred; full training can be provided.

What’s in it for you?

Salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Company van and fuel card provided.Full PPE and training supplied.24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service, plus bank holidays.Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.Paternity Leave: 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.Maternity Leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.Ongoing performance development reviews.Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.

About Thames Water

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.

Equal Opportunity

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove barriers to success, and we’re here to help.

Disclaimers

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