Overview
Join us at Thames Water as a Network Metering Technician in a full-time, permanent role.
Location: Field-based – covering South East Thames Valley & Home Counties. Hours: 38 hours/week (Mon–Fri, 07:30–15:36).
This field-based role offers variety, independence, and the chance to make a real impact using your technical and diagnostic skills. You will 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.
What you will be doing as a Metering Network Technician
* 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.
* Work with field teams and the control function to determine the cause of water supply issues.
Essential criteria
* Relevant qualifications such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, BTEC, or City & 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 and experiences
* High standards of reliability, safety awareness, and attention to compliance.
* Knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA) is ideal, though 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.
* 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.
* Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
* 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.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. We offer fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
Additional notes
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.
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