Mechanical & Electrical Technician

idibu; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Chertsey is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join its clean water division. The ideal candidate will conduct maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and repair faults efficiently. Essential qualifications include an ONC/HNC in engineering and experience in electrical systems. This position offers a salary up to £45,000, standby payments, and an extensive benefits package including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota and overtime payments

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship is crucial.
• Must be time-served with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Mechanical qualification is a plus for dual-skilled status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plant failures promptly.
• Provide technical advice and training to trainees.
• Work with pumps, electrical systems, and control gear.
• Participate in a standby rota for emergencies.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Problem-solving skills

Physical fitness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical

Tools

Electrical maintenance tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our clean water Division to be based out of our Chertsey STW.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault‑diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, ensuring all sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact and help 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.
• 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, referring to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and offering training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participating in a standby rota following relevant training.

Base Location: Chertsey STW – KT16 0AR

Work hours: 38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. 7:30 am‑3:36 pm plus inclusion on a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment. All PPE and tools are provided.

What 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

• Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
• Ideally, 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 develop the right people to dual‑skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
• Physical fitness, as work will be in confined spaces with appropriate training completed.
• A valid driving licence; all necessary equipment, such as 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% – 2× employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with 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 to support health and wellbeing, such as annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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 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. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience and 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.