Environment Agency

35566 - Electrical Controls Technician - London

London SE7 8LX

Key information

Pay
£34,320 to £39,601 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 4 days remote
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
9 Nov 2026

About this role

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This position has a potential pay package of around £51,500 - salary of £39,601 and additional allowances listed in additional information.

The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Controls Team Member role is vital to the effective and efficient running of our flood defence assets in and around London. You will be joining a team that maintains, repairs and improves electrical and control system infrastructure. The role is highly varied and alongside controls work, you will assist with the operation of critical flood defences as and when they are needed. You will work in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the impacts of climate change and manage the assets that protect Central London from flooding.

As part of the Thames Barrier and Associated Gates (TBAG) Engineering Team, you will report to the Electrical Team Leader and be part of the Thames Tidal Defences (TTD) MEICA team.

Responsibilities will include

Routine and reactive maintenance across a variety of controls equipment.

Fault diagnosis and repairs.

Installation, modification and replacement of controls equipment.

Operational role during trials/flood defence operations.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This attracts additional payment and training

This role does not qualify for skilled worker sponsorship.

The team

Joining our highly valued and respected London MEICA team within Local Operations. You will report to the Electrical Team Leader and work with friendly and experienced people in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The team’s working pattern is a 9-day compressed fortnight with every other Friday off.