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Reading (Berkshire)
Thames Water
Technician
Posted: 20 October
Offer description

Join Our Front-Line Operations Team

We’re delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes and are looking for experienced Technicians in Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA).


About the Role

As part of a multi‑disciplinary team you’ll be responsible for scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment at clean and wastewater sites across London, the Thames Valley and the Home Counties.


Key Responsibilities

* Perform scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
* Maintain, test, install and diagnose faults on electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
* Operate and programme control systems, including Wonderware or ClearSCADA, relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Allen‑Bradley).
* Ensure plant and control systems operate safely and efficiently.


Required Qualifications

* NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline.
* BS7671/18th Edition certification (desirable for electrical background).
* Strong practical knowledge of operational plant and control systems.
* Full UK driving licence (essential as many roles require site travel).


Why Join Us

* Be part of modernising the UK’s largest water and wastewater network.
* Help reduce river spills by 95% and protect natural ecosystems.
* Work on meaningful projects with real environmental and social impact.


Benefits

* Salary £34,479 to £57,000 per annum plus standby payments after training and overtime opportunities.
* Comprehensive training and career progression pathways.
* Company van and fuel card (subject to role and location).
* Performance‑related pay plan linked to company and individual performance measures.
* 24 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays.
* Defined contribution pension scheme – up to 12% company contribution.
* Annual personal medical assessment.
* Access to our benefits hub with discounts and wellbeing support.


Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.


Apply Now

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to register your interest. If we close the advert earlier we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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