Electrical and Mechanical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Rickmansworth; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician at Maple Lodge STW in Rickmansworth. You will inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant with minimum supervision to keep sites operational.

The role includes scheduled maintenance, stand-by duties, and earning potential through overtime. A time-served electrical apprenticeship and NVQ/onc training are essential, with a company van and tools provided

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served apprentice with strong electrical knowledge.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain and repair plant equipment.
• For candidates with mechanical or electrical experience, dual-skilled development will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and replacements during incidents.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees when required.
• Work with pumps, motors, control gear, PLC systems and associated equipment.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Electrical systems

Multi-skilled

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ level 2/3 in Electrical engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

VSDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job title Electrical and Mechanical Technician Ref 46121 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Salary Offering base salary up to £45,000 per annum, plus standby & overtime opportunity. increasing earning by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 Job grade A Closing date 02/11/2026

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our team in our Maple Lodge STW.

As a successful candidate, you will using your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe efficient timely and effective manner with minimum supervision allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers

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.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• You will investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to 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 will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Maple Lodge STW – WD3 9SQ

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm.

All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering with an up skill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

What you should bring to the role

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

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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.