Electrical and Mechanical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician in Hatfield, where your expertise will contribute to vital maintenance operations on sewage pumping stations. This role is ideal for someone eager to make a real environmental impact while working within a supportive team. You'll engage in diverse tasks, from diagnosing complex faults to installing new equipment, all while adhering to safety standards. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity allows you to grow your career in a meaningful way, ensuring a sustainable future for our water resources.

Benefits

Company Van

PPE and Tools Provided

Holiday Entitlement: 24-28 Days

Contributory Pension (up to 12%)

Annual Medical Assessments

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant electrical experience in a multi-skilled role.
• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing electrical plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair plant failures to prevent interruptions.
• Install and commission new plant equipment and diagnose faults.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Mechanical Equipment Repair

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Measurement Instruments

Pumps and Valves

Conveyors

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Electrical and Mechanical Technician, Hatfield

Client: Thames Water

Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b19a81613769

Job Views: 8

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded person to join our Mill Green (Hatfield) team as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician. Focused mainly on electrical maintenance, you will perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on sewage pumping stations in Hertfordshire. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. This role offers a chance to make a real environmental impact by helping reduce pollution from our sites and networks.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to prevent process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults during incidents.
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment, and diagnose faults in systems and plants.
• Provide technical advice, utilize up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees if needed.
• Work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, control gear, VSDs, valves, measurement instruments, PLCs, and chemical handling equipment.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with health and safety procedures.
• Location: Mill Green (Hatfield), AL9 5PE.
• Work hours: 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm, with on-call standby duties every 6 weeks with additional pay.

Candidate requirements:

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical experience in a multi-skilled role, with prior electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing, and fault diagnosing electrical plant equipment.
• Desirable: ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues; confined space training required.
• Valid driving license.

Personal qualities:

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and proactive.
• Quick to respond to faults, curious, and solution-oriented.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to undergo safety training.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000/year, with standby and overtime earning potential (£8,000-£10,000).
• Company van, PPE, and tools provided.
• Holiday entitlement: 24 days, increasing to 28, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (up to 12%).
• Annual medical assessments and various health and wellbeing benefits.

About Thames Water:

The UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a sustainable future and offer diverse career opportunities, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits. We value diversity and inclusivity and support applicants throughout the recruitment process. Join us to make a difference and help protect our water resources for future generations.