Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45k per year

Pension scheme—Generous

Annual leave 24–28 days

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Waste Water team in the Thames Valley North area, including Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Marlow and Oxford. You will inspect, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant with minimal supervision to keep sites operational for customers.

Role involves working on pumps, 3‑phase motors, control gear, PLCs and VSDs, with a standby rota after training; a valid driving licence is essential and training is

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent with multi-skilled capacity.
• Time-served apprentice with experience in electrical systems.
• Upskilled mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose and repair plant.
• Willingness to develop dual-skilled status if needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is crucial.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Investigate plant faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical advice and training support to trainees if required.
• Work on pumps, motors, controls, VSDs, valves and dosing equipment.
• Participate in standby rota after training.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Multi-skilled trades

Health & safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ2/3 in mechanical engineering

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Pumps and control gear

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Waste Water team in the Thames Valley North area (including Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Marlow and Oxford).

As a successful candidate, you will be 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.
• 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 license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, are provided.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

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.

Working Pattern and Compensation

• Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 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.
• Annual Leave: 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 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.