CBM Engineer Vibration & Lubrication

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a CBM Engineer for vibration & lubrication monitoring. This role involves developing and improving vibration condition monitoring strategies, building relationships with operational teams, and ensuring effective condition-based maintenance plans. Applicants should have an HNC in Mechanical Engineering, a level 2 in vibration analysis, and relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary up to £51,000 per annum.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in condition monitoring vibration data.
• Confidence in leading technical discussions on condition monitoring.
• A full UK Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine vibration-based condition monitoring analysis.
• Create reports and recommendations based on monitoring.
• Conduct lubrication surveys and make recommendations for asset life.

Skills

Vibration analysis (BINDT or Mobius) level 2

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Ability to present technical information

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis software

Job description

Job title CBM Engineer Vibration & Lubrication Ref 40464 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 Hours per week. Salary Competitive salary offering up to £51,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade B Closing date 26/09/2025

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a CBM Engineer, Vibration & Lubrication, to join Thames Water. The role holder will assist in the development and continuous improvement of the vibration condition monitoring strategy as an integral part of the maintenance strategy. This role is critical to driving a new approach to systems-led, proactive maintenance approach; a key part of our AMP8 plan.

You will form strong relationships with the operational teams to drive the delivery of the condition monitoring plan and any resulting maintenance. You will work with the project team to advise on the condition monitoring requirements and technical specification of any condition monitoring equipment.

What you’ll be doing as a CBM Engineer Vibration & Lubrication

• Conducting routine vibration-based condition monitoring analysis on critical assets.
• Creation of reporting and recommendations to Operations Functions and Asset Management.
• Recommending improvements to maintenance regimes based on long-term trended data.
• Carry out technical appraisals on the asset base and make recommendations for the most appropriate condition-based maintenance regime for effective whole life cost.
• Ensuring efficient data collection routines are being carried out and that databases are kept up to date.
• Following through on the condition, triggered work to completion, visiting the site as necessary to assist/check the effectiveness of the solution.
• Conducting lubrication surveys, raising recommendations based on findings to extend asset life.
• Support operations with the thermography process.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Vibration analysis (BINDT or Mobius) level 2 is essential.
• Proven experience in the capture, analysis of and reporting on condition monitoring vibration data.
• Experience in the creation of assets, points and routes within vibration analysis software.
• Engineering experience gained within an operational / maintenance environment.
• Confidence in leading technical discussions on condition monitoring.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.
• A full UK Driving licence is essential.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:

• Thermography analysis (BINDT or Mobius) & Machine lubricant analysis. (ISO 18436-4, I) Level 1 is preferred.
• Lubrication specification and recommendation experience is desired.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £51,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 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.

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.

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.

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 tohelp and support.

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.

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.