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Electrician
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 39,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Electrician – Water Utilities & Field Services
Reading-Based with Travel Across Thames Region
£39,000 – £50,000+ (DOE & Qualifications) | Overtime & Expenses | Long-Term Opportunity
We’re working with a leading contractor in the utilities and water infrastructure sector who are seeking a qualified and hands-on Electrician to join their Reading-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in the water industry to take on a varied and rewarding role across major water networks, including Thames Water, Southern Water, Anglian Water, and Severn Trent.
The Role:
You’ll be involved in a wide range of electrical and multi-disciplinary tasks, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance projects. Responsibilities include:
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Installing and maintaining loggers, probes, and flow meters
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Working with telemetry systems (including WASP)
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General electrical installations
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Fault finding and preventative maintenance
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Supporting utility clients with infrastructure monitoring and upgrades
Key Details:
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75–80% of work is within the Thames Water region
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Some projects with Southern Water, Anglian Water, and Severn Trent
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Occasional travel and overnight stays (fully expensed + £40/night allowance)
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Mixture of electrical, mechanical, and field-based utility work
What We’re Looking For:
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Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
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Previous experience working in the water industry is essential
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Experience with testing & inspection (preferred)
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Ideally holds one or more of the following:
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Triple STS
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CompEx certification
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WASP system experience
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Comfortable working in outdoor, hands-on environments
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Flexible and open to travel and occasional nights away
What’s In It for You:
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Competitive hourly rates:
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£18–21/hr depending on experience
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£23–24/hr for those with all three key qualifications (up to ~£50K annually)
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Paid travel & overnight expenses
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£40 allowance per night away
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Long-term opportunity with consistent project flow and industry-leading clients
If you’re an experienced electrician with a background in the water industry and a willingness to take on diverse, site-based work, we’d love to hear from you.
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