Dual-Skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to be based at our Bourne End site, SL8 5NT. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant and equipment in a safe, timely manner with minimal supervision to keep sites operational for customers.

This role offers a 38-hour week (Mon-Fri 7:30 am–3:36 pm) with standby rota payments; overtime can boost earnings by £8,000–£10,000 after training.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with significant electrical experience in a multi-skilled role.
• Strong health and safety awareness and practical knowledge of electrical systems.
• Upskilling with mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimise breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and perform quick, effective repairs.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees as required.
• Work on pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, VSDs, valves and dosing equipment.
• Participate in standby rota following training.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Multi-skilled

Health and safety

Driving license

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Thames Water seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to be based at our Bourne End site, SL8 5NT. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant and equipment in a safe, timely manner with minimal supervision to keep sites operational for customers.

This role offers a 38-hour week (Mon-Fri 7:30 am–3:36 pm) with standby rota payments; overtime can boost earnings by £8,000–£10,000 after training.