Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Pertemps Thames Water; Camberley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments

Overtime opportunities

Pension – Defined Contribution

Annual leave 24 days

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Camberley Pumping Stations team. The role involves maintaining and repairing pumping station machinery and electrical equipment, with duties including fault diagnosis, testing, installation, and safe modification of plant.

A driving license and relevant electrical/mechanical qualifications are required. Base location is Camberley with a 38-hour week and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship completed or equivalent.
• Valid driving license is essential.
• Solid mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees as required.
• Participate in standby rota and on-call duties.

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering with upskilled Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

About the role

Working full time from Camberley, the Mechanical & Electrical Technician maintains and repairs pumping station machinery and associated electrical equipment. Duties include inspection, fault diagnosis, testing, installation and modification of plant, carried out safely and with minimal supervision to keep sites operational. Applicants need solid mechanical and electrical knowledge plus relevant practical experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 annually, subject to skills and background. This role directly supports pollution reduction and environmental performance, making a tangible contribution to the organisation and its customers. We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our Camberley Pumping Stations team.

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.

Base Location and Working Pattern

Base Location: Camberley STW, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, GU15 3YL

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.

All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

Required experience

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.

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.
• 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.

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 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 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.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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 abigjob and we’vegotalong way to go, so we need helpby listening to these cat's reasons. 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 performance? Actually this line is weird.

Working at Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work

Working at Thames Wate r 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.

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.