Mechanical and Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join their waste team in London. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment at sewage treatment works through proactive and reactive maintenance. You will work within a multi-discipline team, tackling scheduled and emergency maintenance tasks while adhering to company procedures. With opportunities for training and career advancement, this position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and sustainability.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Medical assessments

Tools and PPE provided

Van provided when on duty

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Mechanical qualification for safe inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Experience with large industrial plant equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair complex faults during incidents.
• Provide technical advice and support for trainees.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Health and Safety Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Maintenance Skills

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Chemical Handling Equipment

Measurement Systems

Job description

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Mechanical and Electrical Technician, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4b6f5213f99a

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We have a great opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our waste team as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician. Your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works operates safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

You will work in a multi-discipline team, responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.

Responsibilities include:

1. Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently to avoid process interruptions.
2. Diagnose and repair complex faults during incidents.
3. Provide technical advice, training, or support for trainees as needed.
4. Work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, centrifuges, pumps, control gear, VSDs, valves, measurement systems, PLCs, VSDs, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
5. Participate in standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Crossness – Abbey Wood, Southeast London - SE2 9AQ.
Working hours: 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm, plus standby rota with additional pay.
Tools, PPE, and a van provided when on duty and on call.

Candidate requirements:

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity. Electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering, with mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• Mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment beneficial.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Physical fitness for confined spaces work, with training.
• Valid driving license; tools and vehicle provided.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000/year depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Car allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, pension scheme, medical assessments, and other benefits.

About us:

At Thames Water, our purpose is to deliver essential services to our customers, communities, and the planet. We are committed to sustainability and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Join us to support our customers and learn more about our business. We offer training and opportunities to earn extra money, especially in support roles during crises.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.