Mech & Electrical Technician – Water Plant (Van)

idibu; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota & overtime

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water in Bourne End, SL8 5NT, seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to maintain essential plant and electrical equipment at our water production site.

You will inspect, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical gear, follow safety procedures, and provide technical support to trainees as needed.

The role offers a 38-hour working week, on-site parking, standby rotations, and a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to enable inspection, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant.
• Health and safety awareness and ability to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out rapid repairs to minimise downtime.
• Providing technical advice and training support for trainees when required.
• Working with pumps, 3‑phase motors, starters, control gear, VSDs, valves, sensors and PLCs.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Electrical systems experience

Multi-skilled capability

Full driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ

C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Thames Water in Bourne End, SL8 5NT, seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to maintain essential plant and electrical equipment at our water production site.

You will inspect, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical gear, follow safety procedures, and provide technical support to trainees as needed.

The role offers a 38-hour working week, on-site parking, standby rotations, and a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus training and benefits.