Mechanical, Electrical & ICA Technician Careers
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. Right now, we’re hiring Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumental, Control and Automation (ICA) Technicians across our patch in London and Thames Valley.
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Why join us?
As a mechanical, electrical or ICA technician at Thames, you’re not just doing a job, you’re making a daily difference to millions of peoples lives and helping us get to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. As part of our frontline Operations team, you’ll play a vital role in our purpose. From fault-finding and diagnostics to emergency repairs and planned maintenance, no two days are the same. You’ll maintain our vast network and sites across London and Thames Valley regions, keeping our customers’ taps running and toilets flushing. So, if you’re looking for a career where each day is different, and you make a difference every day, apply now. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that takes pride in solving problems and keeping things flowing.
Roles we have available
We have opportunities across London and the Thames Valley for:
- Electrical Technicians
- Mechanical Technicians
- Mechanical & Electrical Technicians
- ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Technicians
As part of our frontline Operations team, you’ll carry out inspections, testing, maintenance, and emergency repairs to keep our sites running 24/7, 365 days a year.
What's in it for you?
Alongside your basic salary, you'll get:
- A company van, tools, and PPE from day one
- 38-hour week (Mon–Fri, 7:30am–3:36pm)
- Standby rota for which you will receive additional payment
- Potential to earn £8,000–£10,000 extra per year through standby and overtime
- 24 days’ holiday (rising to 28 with service), plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme of up to 2 x employee contribution ( Maximum of 12%)
- Life assurance benefit
- Access to a wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being (learn more below)
Our benefits
Health MOT
From annual health MOTs to physiotherapy and counselling, we’ll help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing.
Financial benefits
Take advantage of our wealth of financial benefits, from discounts and shopping vouchers to generous pension contributions and life assurance.
Loyalty rewards
We reward loyalty and going ‘above and beyond’, through loyalty and instant awards schemes.
Support package
Expect an impressive package of support to help you fulfil your potential and enjoy a successful and sustainable career.
Flexible hours
You can work flexibly in lots of ways: changing your days or hours, compressed hours, job shares, changing location and flexible retirement.
How to apply
If you’d like to apply or learn more, click the link below for further information and click ‘Apply’ when you’re ready. You’ll be asked to provide a few details and a copy of your CV. Our resourcing team will be in touch shortly after you submit your information. In the meantime, if you’d like to learn more about us or our recruitment process explore more of our careers site or our help and support pages.
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