We are currently recruiting for a High Voltage Technician to join our clean and waste team, Due to the nature of this role you can be based at a number of our sites in the Homes counties and Thames Valley area depending on your location as you are required to travel in this role.
Your role as the Successful candidate will be to deliver maintenance to High Voltage and Primary Low Voltage equipment and associated assets on Water/Wastewater sites. As well as Organise work activities and resources in the delivery of maintenance activities.
In this role, you will also Inspect and test HV equipment and accurately complete condition reports. Report unsafe conditions and take immediate action as appropriate in a timely and effective manner with minimum supervision.
The right person for this role must have a Strong Understanding of the significance of HV/LV electrical assets and prioritise maintenance requirements accordingly.
A Van, PPE and Tools will be provided.
What you'll be doing as the High Voltage Technician
- To carry out planned and preventative breakdown maintenance. Initiate Follow-Up or Defect maintenance activity.
- Maintain company assets, tools and equipment in a good, safe and useable state at all times. Efficient use of consumables and other materials.
- To be responsible for the timely ordering of spares required.
- Undertake appropriate training and Authorisation under the TW Safety Rules as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP). Work towards SAP status.
- Care of Company Van by vehicle use policy.
- Produce and maintain accurate equipment reports and take or advise on corrective action. Understand and implement the requirements of BS7671. (IEE Wiring Regulations)
- Work by safe systems of work, ensuring the safety of self and working party at all times. Prompt reporting of H & S issues and concerns. Minimise accidents.
- Maintenance activities completed within the agreed timescale, by maintenance plan and task specifications.
What should you bring to the role?
- A technician with formal electrical trade qualifications and experience in a relevant industrial engineering environment, including maintenance and fault finding.
- Applicants with formal training in electrical technology or craft training will also be considered.
- Good working knowledge of general health and safety requirements and electrical safety procedures.
- You will possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and be numerate and literate.
- Basic IT skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision is essential.
- Due to the nature of this role, a valid UK driving licence is essential.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £53,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)?
- Company Van.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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.