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Electrical Engineer - SAP

On-site in Oxford·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 2 Oct)

Thames Water

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Overview

Job details

  • Up to £64,500 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £4,000 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday

    Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

  • Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment, as well as a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part-01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (18th edition - IEE Wiring Regulations), as these are key to the success of this role.
  • You will be suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person and ideally have a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
  • You will be a team player, have good analytical and interpersonal skills, be an effective communicator and be willing to face challenging issues.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
  • A valid driving licence is essential.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary up to £64,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Car Allowance; all PPE and tools are provided.

  • Competitive salary up to £64,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
  • Standby rota payments can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
  • 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).
  • 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.

The role

We currently have a great opportunity to join our team in the Home Counties Thames Valley Area as an Electrical Engineer to provide important High Voltage (HV) Electrical technical support. Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location.

Working across the water and waste processes, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

What you'll do

As the successful candidate, your role will be to provide technical support across the water and waste processes, to the operations and maintenance functions on the practical aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation.

This field-based role will involve working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing SAP duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.

  • Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
  • Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of on-site activities.
  • Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties - Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators. (DNO)
  • Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
  • Acting as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers.
  • Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
  • Participate in the team on-call out-of-hours rota.

How you'll work

Base Location: Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location. Including: Basingstoke STW (RG24 8LL), Mogden STW (TW7 7LW), Oxford STW (OX4 4XU).

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, Monday - Friday plus Standby rota

About Thames Water

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In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

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.

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.

Additional information

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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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