Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Caesar's Well; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join their skilled team in Merton. This role requires proactive maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of water treatment equipment. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities enhance the total earning potential considerably. As a valued member of the diverse team, you will contribute directly to safe water supply processes and further your professional development.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical and mechanical experience.
• Previous apprenticeship in electrical systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults quickly to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 41374 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Merton Well - SW19 2EB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 - Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 15:36 Salary salary up to £39,000 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 Job grade A Closing date 25/06/2025

About the role:

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Thames Water Ring Main Maintenance Team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance technician to join a close-knit, diverse team, all performing at a high level.

This role offers great learning potential with the ability to cross-skill into other disciplines.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our water treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

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, referring 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 VSD’s, 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 stand-by rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Merton Well - SW19 2EB

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earnings by a potential £8-£10k

All PPE, tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• 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 successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as vehicle and tools, are provided.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £37,000 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
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.

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