Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ
Job title:
High Voltage Technician Ref:
39500 Division:
Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location:
Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ Contract type:
Permanent Full/Part-time:
Full-time Hours:
45 hours per week Salary:
Offering up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Job grade:
A Closing date:
22/01/2025 Join our dedicated high-voltage maintenance team, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure. Working alongside the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you’ll tackle hands-on fault finding, maintenance, and repairs of HV and LV equipment. Covering about 70 dynamic sites across
Luton, London, Dartford, and Essex , this role offers variety, technical challenges, and the chance to make a tangible impact every day. What you’ll be doing as a High Voltage Technician: Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment across various Thames Water sites. Inspect and maintain HV and primary LV equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency. Diagnose and resolve technical faults promptly, keeping accurate compliance records. Supervise contractors and team members during maintenance, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Undertake SAP (Senior Authorised Person) training and uphold strict electrical safety rules. Keep tools, equipment, and systems in top operational condition. Travel extensively to multiple sites, providing technical support and overseeing SCADA system operations. Base location:
Flexible within London and Eastern regions. Working pattern:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:30 to 17:00). Opportunities for overtime may be available. Requirements:
Electrical qualifications, fault-finding expertise, and a valid UK driving licence. What you should bring to the role: Formal electrical trade qualifications or equivalent industrial/utility experience in HV systems. Proficiency in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and understanding of electrical safety rules. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (or 17th Edition with a willingness to upgrade). AP15 High Voltage qualification (ideal) or willingness to train. Great team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision. Basic IT proficiency for operational tasks and record-keeping. Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across Thames Water sites. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Company Van and PPE are provided. Technically interesting career, development, progression, and responsibility of mentoring colleagues and trainees. Work as part of a diligent and dynamic team. A great opportunity to be trained as a senior authorised person. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Access to benefits for health and well-being, and finances. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We aim to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance, we’re here to help and support. 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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High Voltage Technician Ref:
39500 Division:
Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location:
Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ Contract type:
Permanent Full/Part-time:
Full-time Hours:
45 hours per week Salary:
Offering up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Job grade:
A Closing date:
22/01/2025 Join our dedicated high-voltage maintenance team, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure. Working alongside the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you’ll tackle hands-on fault finding, maintenance, and repairs of HV and LV equipment. Covering about 70 dynamic sites across
Luton, London, Dartford, and Essex , this role offers variety, technical challenges, and the chance to make a tangible impact every day. What you’ll be doing as a High Voltage Technician: Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment across various Thames Water sites. Inspect and maintain HV and primary LV equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency. Diagnose and resolve technical faults promptly, keeping accurate compliance records. Supervise contractors and team members during maintenance, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Undertake SAP (Senior Authorised Person) training and uphold strict electrical safety rules. Keep tools, equipment, and systems in top operational condition. Travel extensively to multiple sites, providing technical support and overseeing SCADA system operations. Base location:
Flexible within London and Eastern regions. Working pattern:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:30 to 17:00). Opportunities for overtime may be available. Requirements:
Electrical qualifications, fault-finding expertise, and a valid UK driving licence. What you should bring to the role: Formal electrical trade qualifications or equivalent industrial/utility experience in HV systems. Proficiency in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and understanding of electrical safety rules. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (or 17th Edition with a willingness to upgrade). AP15 High Voltage qualification (ideal) or willingness to train. Great team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision. Basic IT proficiency for operational tasks and record-keeping. Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across Thames Water sites. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Company Van and PPE are provided. Technically interesting career, development, progression, and responsibility of mentoring colleagues and trainees. Work as part of a diligent and dynamic team. A great opportunity to be trained as a senior authorised person. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Access to benefits for health and well-being, and finances. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We aim to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance, we’re here to help and support. 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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