Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is hiring a Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Bourne End. The role involves conducting maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment. Candidates should have previous experience, relevant qualifications, and a valid driving license. This position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, with additional standby and overtime earning potential. Excellent benefits include a pension scheme and substantial leave entitlements.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• You must have previous experience in electrical apprenticeship.
• Skills in mechanical and electrical plant equipment maintenance are essential.
• A valid driving license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plant failures quickly.
• Provide technical advice and training to trainees.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical qualification

Health and safety awareness

Fault diagnosis

Physical fitness

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Speed Drives

Electrical control systems

Job description

Overview

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 39479

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Bourne End - SL8 5NT

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38

Salary: Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 22/10/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our clean water Division to be based out of our Bourne End - Water Treatment Works.

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.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical advice, referencing up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location

Base Location: Bourne End WTW - SL8 5NT

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.

Benefits and Equipment

All PPE and tools are provided.

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 upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

What you should bring to the role

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

• 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, 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 benefits for health and wellbeing, finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily and committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

Thames Water is a diverse, rewarding place to work with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re seeking a sustainable career where you can make a daily difference, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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, please 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 this rewarding experience.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.