Field-Based Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Home Counties Treatment team. This regional role covers travel across Mole & Wey Area treatment sites, applying your mechanical and electrical knowledge to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair equipment.

You will support site teams with planned maintenance, investigate faults, and provide technical advice while working with minimal supervision to keep sites operational and reduce

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.
• For those with mechanical or electrical experience only, the company will look to develop dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues is crucial.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and vehicle and tools are provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training or support for technical trainees as required.
• Work on equipment including pumps, 3-phase motors, starters, VSDs, PLCs, flow/pressure measurement, dosing equipment.
• Travel across treatment sites within the Mole & Wey Area and participate in standby rota.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Problem diagnosis

Maintenance planning

Education

Electrical apprenticeship completion

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

NVQ/CG Level 3 in Electrical

Tools

VSDs

PLC systems

Job description

Thames Water is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Home Counties Treatment team. This regional role covers travel across Mole & Wey Area treatment sites, applying your mechanical and electrical knowledge to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair equipment.

You will support site teams with planned maintenance, investigate faults, and provide technical advice while working with minimal supervision to keep sites operational and reduce