Electrical and Mechanical Technician

idibu; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

PPE & tools provided

Pension scheme

Overtime payments

Job summary

Thames Water in Hatfield's Mill Green site is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Technician to join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for frontline maintenance on sewage pumping stations across Hertfordshire.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset. Base salary up to £45,000 with standby overtime and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems.
• NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-diagnosis abilities.
• Excellent communication with internal and external staff.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment and diagnose faults.
• Provide technical advice and training/support for technical trainees.
• Work on motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, control gear and VSDs.
• Always work safely and follow Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics & fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

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 be required to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Hertfordshire area.

Working in multi-disciplinary teams that are responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites and networks.

What you’ll be doing as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults, as well as performing repairs during incidents.
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment and diagnose and repair faults in systems and plants.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Base Location: Mill Green (Hatfield), AL9 5PE

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Additionally, you will be included in a 1-week in every 6-week out-of-hours emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.

You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.

What you should bring to the role:

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escape if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative, to design and meet standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• IT literate.
• Full UK driving license.

We are looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in 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 understand the problem fully, 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?

• Offering base salary up to £45,000 per annum, plus standby & overtime opportunity. increasing earning by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.
• A company van, all PPE and tools are provided.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

Who are we?

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.

Working at Thames Water

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 to help 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.