Overview

Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Hybrid - Swindon (STW), Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading STW - RG2 0RP, Swindon - SN2 2DJ

Job title: Electrical Engineer
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Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Hybrid - Swindon (STW), Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading STW - RG2 0RP, Swindon - SN2 2DJ
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £54,000-£58,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Job grade: B
Closing date: 24/09/2025

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to form part of the electrical services team in order to provide specialist technical support and electrical safety support, within a specified geographical region, predetermined by your location.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Engineer

• Be a technical lead in projects and investigations. Champion Thames Waters Electrical safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Delivery of LV electrical safety improvement projects.
• Support around 12 line managers with approximately 40 electrically skilled technicians, with the recruitment and development of their electrical staff.
• Act as an Authorised Person (LV) across a geographical area issuing Permits to Work completed in line with the Electrical Safety Rules.
• Technical oversight and direction to newly qualified or appointed technicians.
• Practical and theoretical assessment of technical staff against the company's electrical policy and procedures.
• Appoint technicians in line with job role and technical competence. (Competent Persons Electrical assessment)
• Follow up with field-based assessments, identify Skill gaps or fade through electrical safety audits. (SHE6 P)
• Provide mentoring and coaching to address skill gaps, some of which will require classroom-based and practical teaching.
• Leading local electrical technical community forums.

Base Location: The base location for this role is flexible across the Thames Valley and Home counties area, depending on your location.

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

All PPE, Tools, plus a car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

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

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Understanding of BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) is key to the success of this role.
• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to design and standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £54,000 and £58,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• 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!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

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.