Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Pertemps; Camberley; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is looking for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician at Camberley Sewage Treatment Works. The role involves proactive maintenance of equipment with a salary up to £45,000 per annum. Candidates should be time-served apprentices with strong electrical skills and ideally a mechanical qualification. Additional earnings from standby and overtime can reach up to £10,000. Comprehensive benefits and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Generous parental leave policies

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship is essential.
• Upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• Valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and perform efficient repairs.
• Provide technical advice and support for trainees if needed.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Electrical systems expertise

Knowledge of health and safety issues

Mechanical qualification

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ/C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Camberley Sewage Treatment Works, GU15 3YL.

As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment. Working within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance, get involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates all year round.

Base Location: Camberley STW - GU15 3YL.

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. All PPE and tools are provided.

Qualifications: 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’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.
• 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.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment include 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.

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, 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 earnings by up to £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• 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 to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who we are

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water. We aim to build a better future for all, helping customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

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

When a crisis happens, we 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.

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.