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We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our Water Production team to work out of our Farmoor water treatment works
As the successful candidate, you will be working in a multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, Plan and reactive, out of hours and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

- Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
- Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
- Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Using technical equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS,
Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training
Company Van, PPE and all Tools are also provided.

What you should bring to the role

- To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification
- Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector
- Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry
- 18TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential
- The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles
- Be able will to work in restricted areas
- A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided

We are looking for you to

- Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
- Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
- Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
- Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
- Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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 disappoint.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our Water Production team to work out of our Fobney Water Treatment Works in Reading RG2 0SF.

As the successful candidate, you will be working in a multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, Plan and reactive, out of hours and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

- Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
- Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.
- Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Using technical equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Company Van, PPE and all Tools are also provided.

What you should bring to the role

- To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification.
- Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector.
- Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry.
- 18TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
- The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles.
- Be able will to work in restricted areas.
- A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided.

We are looking for you to

- Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
- Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
- Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
- Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
- Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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 disappoint.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for a Wate Network Engineer to join our Wastewater network team at Hockford( STW).

- This role will be field-based, and you will be expected to work and travel within the Home Counties area.
- Base Location: Hockford, GU24 ODE , Rye Meads (STW) SG12 8JY.
- Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours Monday-Friday plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
- Offering a salary up to £25,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus you will receive a company van.
- Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential.

Your role will be supporting our customers and protecting the environment.

You will be overseeing our contractors and ensuring they are working safely and efficiently.

Working alongside them to resolve defects on our sewer network.

What you’ll be doing as a Waste Network Engineer

- The day-to-day operation of the waste network includes resolution of sewer collapses, blockages, flooding to customers’ homes, and pollution to watercourses.
- Taking personal ownership of customer issues i.e. responding to queries, and complaints, and resolving issues.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards during repairs.
- Acting as local network expert providing information for risk assessments and sharing information regarding network risks and other health and safety issues.
- Attending meetings with customers, councils, and the Environment Agency to discuss how best our business can support them.
- Providing critical on-site information to support the wider Operations team.
- Supervising contractors to ensure that they are working safely and adhering to company policies & procedures.
- Documenting and capturing accurate data using IT field systems.

What you should bring to the role

- Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
- Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
- Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
- Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
- Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
- Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Full training package provided.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
- Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
- Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
- 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.
- Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join our innovative Civil Engineering team as a Civil Engineer, where your skills will be essential in solving engineering challenges and delivering top-notch designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports while ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborating with the Senior Civil Engineer, you will conceptualise water and wastewater treatment works and infrastructure designs.

Your insights will help develop project briefs, ensuring we achieve optimal engineering solutions throughout our projects. Please become part of a sustainable engineering framework guiding Thames Water’s success as we move into AMP8 and beyond, positively impacting our community and the environment.

What you’ll be doing

- Analysing root causes of problems at our treatment works or in the network.
- Undertaking site visits.
- Ensuring that safe, sustainable designs are developed.
- Preparing calculations, designs, study reports, specifications, drawings and H&S documentation.
- Liaising with other engineering disciplines to ensure that the civil engineering design caters for their requirements.
- Provide civil engineering input into asset surveys, plant condition assessments, feasibility. studies, optioneering, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.

Based in Hybrid, Clearwater Court, you will be required on-site as part of your role requires you to, on average 2-3 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

- Be educated to degree level or other appropriate technical qualification in Civil Engineering.
- Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our Engineering regulatory requirements.
- Possess the ability to use your initiative and undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
- Have excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with our colleagues and stakeholders clearly.
- Deliver exceptional service through a passionate and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join our dynamic Civil Engineering team as a Senior Civil Engineer, where your expertise will be vital in tackling engineering challenges and producing exceptional designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports—all while ensuring we meet regulatory standards. Working closely with the Principal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to envision and create innovative water and wastewater treatment systems and infrastructure designs.

Your valuable insights will play a key role in developing and mentoring your colleagues and guiding project briefs to ensure we achieve outstanding engineering solutions on every project and being part of our commitment to sustainable engineering, which drives Thames Water’s success into AMP8 and beyond. Your contributions can genuinely change lives and make a meaningful difference in our community and for the environment.

What you’ll be doing

- Undertaking root cause analyses to fully understand causes/sources of the engineering issues affecting the performance of existing wastewater network assets.
- Liaison with internal stakeholders in areas such as operations, network modelling, and asset management.
- Identification and definition of the correct optimised engineering solutions.
- Provide civil infrastructure input into feasibility studies, optioneering, whole life costing, and preliminary designs.
- Providing the technical input into Project Definition Briefs.
- Supporting the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable Engineering structure from Graduate to Industry experts that leads Thames’s Engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

Based in Hybrid, Clearwater Court, you will be required on-site as part of your role requires you to, on average 2-3 days a week

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

- Degree level or equivalent in their Engineering Discipline and preferably with professional chartership.
- Experience in designing new and rehabilitating wastewater utility civil infrastructure such as sewers, pumping stations, rising mains, CSOs and storage tanks.
- Ability to assess the buildability of proposed engineering solutions.
- Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our Engineering regulatory requirements.
- Good internal and external communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence colleagues.
- Experience in producing Design Management plans and delivering to plan.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £41,600 to £62,400 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Hardware Design Engineer will support the design and implementation of hardware subsystems for advanced mobile and fixed satellite tracking antenna terminals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead complex hardware designs and manage priorities
Architect and design terminal hardware, ensuring quality and cost goals
Present design analyses during reviews
Verify and test hardware in a lab setting
Mentor junior engineers

Requirements:

6-10 years in hardware design and testing
Strong PCB design skills (Altium preferred)
Experience in power supply design and compliance testing
Knowledge of embedded systems, high-speed digital design, and interconnect technologies

Electronics Design Engineer required to work on RF Antenna terminals for airborne, border protection and maritime communications in the defence avionics and mobile wireless networking industries.

You will join a team working at the cutting edge of RF and Microwave Ku/Ka, GNSS and LTE satellite phased array system design and development.

Technical environment
Electronic Circuit Design and layout, Schematic Design, safety critical electronics, Altium, satellite terminals, Analogue, DC low frequency circuits, SPICE, satellite phased array RF systems, RFIC, line-up, PCB, digital electronics, FPGA, ASIC, SD modems, mixed signal, RFSoC, Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, RTL Design, Filter Design, High Frequency Electronics, ANSYS HFSS, High speed, ADC, DAC, serial communications, Audio, signal conditioning, programmable logic design, Xilinx and Altera, RFID, EMC, ESD.

Your primary contribution will be PCB hardware satellite terminal design

Do you live in or around the Berkshire area?

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer?

If so, we may have a role which is suited to you as we are recruiting an M&E Engineer to join our facilities management team at our Reading site.

• Salary: £39,500 per annum


• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays


• Additional earnings available through enhanced overtime rates


• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets (historically paid out)


• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have multi-skilled M&E experience and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be supporting your own dedicated site as our client's first point of call for PPM and reactive M&E and other general building services maintenance. Tasks could include emergency light testing, fire alarms, lamp changes, basic plumbing, and fabric work.

You'll enjoy working autonomously, where you will be responsible for delivering planned and preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work. Ideally, you will have the ability to confidently carry out a range of other mechanical tasks as well.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• 18th edition or HVAC experience


• "On the job" experience working in an M&E Engineer role or similar


• Strong communication skills and work ethic


• Awareness and knowledge of health & safety

Desirable:

• F-Gas qualification


• IOSH working safely qualification


• Plumbing experience


• Basic fabric skills


• 2391 testing inspection

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%


• Life Assurance 


• Access to state-of-the-art training academy


• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme


• Refer a Friend reward scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Health Cash Plan


• Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point


• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres

Other Information

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)


• 5 days on, 2 days off - Rotating shift pattern


• The role will also involve working 1 in 4 weeks on call

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Fire Alarm Maintenance Engineer
Reading
£42,000

Are you a Fire Alarm Engineer looking for first year earnings over £47k, every other Friday off, additional training and access to varied progression routes?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are well known for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

You will be required to join a dedicated team responsible for installing, testing and maintaining various fire detection and alarm systems within an industrial static site.

The ideal candidate will possess experience working with fire alarm and detection systems as well as their Gold CSCS and 17th or 18th edition.

* £38,000 Base Salary
* £4,000 Site Allowance
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance & Training
* Every Other Friday Off
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30
* Frequent Optional Overtime (Worth A Minimum Of £2,500)
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Havant, Reading or Perth

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of other benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This role will provide technical leadership and strategic vision to establish a Centre of Excellence capable of achieving delivery of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy.

Able to collaborate at all levels, the Lead Cloud Identity Engineer must also be able to work across a diverse group of stakeholders and manage priorities to maximise the value delivered by the team, partnering with Product Owners to optimise scheduling and turn-around of the teams backlog.

In partnership with the Group Architecture functions, the Lead keeps the overall technical roadmap, architecture runway and foundation design for Identity in compliance with SSE standards and industry best practice. Collectively, the team supports and continually develops the platform to maintain serviceability, availability, and reliability on a secure foundation.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Plan, develop and maintain the organisation's IAM strategy and roadmap, aligning IAM initiatives with business objectives and security requirements.

- Identify, mature and develop enhancements to existing IAM policies, processes and standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

- Provide technology governance, overseeing the selection, implementation, and maintenance of IAM technologies, drive the integration of IAM solutions with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring continuity of existing IAM processes.

- Support health and hygiene deliverables to reduce Operational risk across the core platforms such as Active Directory domains and address critical platform obsolescence.

- Support strategic vision to modernise Identity and Access Management within SSE, delivering enhancement controls and greater governance for Privileged Access Management.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts, technologies or directory services, spanning the adoption and use of solutions such as Microsoft EntraID, Okta or Ping.

- Hands-on experience with prominent cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including implementation of authentication, authorisation and security controls.

- Practical experience and familiarity with identity governance and administration (IGA) concepts.

- Knowledge of privileged access management (PAM) sufficient to facilitate and monitor the success of PAM requirements, projects and vendor selection.

- Security Expertise, covering a deep understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. This includes knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security groups or PAM.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

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Control Panel Engineer
Reading
£44,000

Are you an Electrician with experience working with metal containment looking for develop your knowledge and skill set installing and various control panels whilst receiving first year earnings over £40,000 and working a 9-day fortnight?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are well known for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

If you have experience working with mental containment, possess your 17th or 18th edition as well as your level 3 electrical install qualification we are interested in hearing from yourself! We are developing a team of electricians looking to develop their knowledge and ability to install and maintain fire alarm and detection systems within a large industrial site local to Reading

* £38,000 Base Salary
* £4,000 Site Allowance
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30
* Frequent Optional Overtime
* Every Other Friday Off
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)
* Unique Benefits Package: Healthcare, Discounts and Gym Memberships

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Firmware Developer required to help design FPGA firmware across the full design lifecycle from requirements to delivery. You will focus on writing firmware to be deployed on FPGAs but an appreciation of electronics will aid your decision making, particularly knowledge of DSP, Radio communication, power, analogue or digital hardware.

Skills
Firmware development experience for FPGA implementation.
RF signal processing knowledge, ADC, DAC and DSP design.
Electronic design particularly RFSoC, MPSoC, Ultrascale or other Xilinx FPGAs with Vivado, Vitis or Petalinux design suites.
Laboratory equipment familiarity such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, network analysers etc.
2:1 or above Electronic, Communications or similar degree and ideally post grad MSc and PhD.
RTL Digital logic design and HDL programming in VHDL or Verilog.
Other technologies, Linux, Git, TCL, Embedded C programming

Role
FPGA firmware development of signal processing, glue logic, highspeed interface, testbench verification, FPGAs, SoCs and PLD.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for Project Engineers who want to join a highly collaborative and supportive team in our Capital Maintenance Projects and deliver modern and innovative solutions to our operational sites.

We are looking to recruit engineers with, mechanical, electrical, civil or chemical backgrounds.

Base locations can be flexible across Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Oxfordshire and Surrey, and surrounding areas. These are mainly site based roles, with travel across our operational areas.
There is significant investment across our Operations sites, so you will be in a position to make a genuine difference by improving our process performance and efficiency, thereby making life easier for our operations colleagues and delivering value for money for our customers.

What you’ll be doing as Project Engineer
You will manage the end-to-end delivery of either single high-value or multiple small to medium-sized engineering projects. These will be associated with upgrade & refurbishments of either Wastewater or Water Treatment Plants within the business.
Using your commercial skills, you will be ‘scoping the need’, tendering the work, and procuring contractors. You will be involved with site set up and inductions, health and safety inspections, all the way through to commissioning, training and then handing back the completed project.

Your main areas of focus will include:

- Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects
- Writing specification documents
- Assessing tenders
- Financial management
- Programme management
- Technical assurance
- Communication with key stakeholders and customers
- Ensuring all asset data is captured and updated at the end of a project

What you should bring to the role
We welcome applications from a variety of engineering and project engineering backgrounds such as other utilities including water, railways, telecoms, petrochemical, and power industries. Also, relevant experience within the construction industry or if you are due to leave or have left the Military with project engineering experience.
We are looking for you to have:

- Experience within a commercial and/or technical role
- Ideally hold at least BTEC/HND in mechanical, electrical, chemical or civil engineering
- An awareness of Health and Safety and CDM 2015
- Experience managing the delivery, design and estimating of engineering projects
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport
- The ability to work unsupervised and use your own initiative to deliver specified outputs
- Graduates will be considered that have some experience within an operations background

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £57,000 per annum.
- Car Allowance of £4,500
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing
- This role is based at our Slough Distribution Centre in Berkshire but will involve travel across Thames Water operational sites

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Thames Water is seeking talented Engineers of all levels to join our dedicated team and help accelerate the delivery of large-scale projects to modernise water and sewage networks.

Our Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the future of water infrastructure. Design Engineers create the blueprints for our future sewers, while Civil, Construction, and Commissioning Engineers ensure safe and efficient construction. Project Engineers oversee multiple critical projects, and Environmental Engineers focus on protecting our environment. Join us in delivering life's essential service and be part of building innovative industries for the future.

What you’ll be doing

- Coordinate the development of Project Briefs based on the needs defined by Asset Management.
- Understand project risks and co-ordinate mitigation activities
- Prepare and support technical reviews through the Definition, De-Risking and Detail Design phases of projects
- Carry out Technical Assurance checks and audits of Contractor activities and outputs through the Detail Design and Construction phases of projects
- Coach and mentor others to facilitate personal development and continuous improvement

We have roles in London, Thames Valley, and the Home Counties. These are on a Hybrid Basis, but you must work on-site and attend the office as the business requires.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday – we are open to applications for candidates looking for full-time and part-time positions

What you should bring to the role

- An Engineering Degree in one of the following disciplines: ICA/Electrical/Civil/ Mechanical or the equivalent in HNC qualification
- Background in developing technical project solutions and briefs in their specific discipline
- Understanding of project delivery in process industries
- Knowledge of H&S in the Construction industry, Particularly CDM
- Knowledge of industrial processes in their engineering discipline
- Confident in engaging with all levels of external or internal stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary ranging from £46,000 to £75,000 per annum depending on the level of the role you apply for
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Advertisement: Static Fire Door Carpenter

Position: Static Fire Door Carpenter
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours

About Us:

We are a leading provider of fire safety solutions dedicated to protecting lives and properties. With a commitment to excellence, we specialise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire doors. Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled Static Fire Door Carpenter to join us in Reading.

Role Overview:

As a Static Fire Door Carpenter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire doors in a critical environment. You will ensure that all fire doors meet the highest safety standards and comply with current regulations. This role offers flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair fire doors to meet safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments of fire doors.
• Ensure accurate fitting and alignment of fire doors and associated hardware.
• Work closely with other team members to complete projects on time.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on fire door safety and compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a carpenter, with specific expertise in fire doors.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check required due to the critical environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum.
• Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension plan, and paid holidays.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.