Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

PPE provided

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Home Counties Treatment team. This regional role involves travel across multiple Waste Treatment sites in the Mole & Wey Area, inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment.

You will work to keep sites operational, support planned maintenance, provide technical guidance, and liaise with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing and repairing mechanical and electrical plant.
• Must have completed electrical apprenticeship and hold ONC/HNC or C&G Level 3.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across Mole & Wey Area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees.
• Liaise with site teams, coordinators and contractors across wastewater treatment.
• Travel across treatment sites within the Mole & Wey Area.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Fault diagnosis

Time-served apprenticeship

Driving licence

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship certifications (ONC/HNC/C&G Level 3)

NVQ in mechanical

Job description

Chertsey - KT16 0AR, Crawley - RH10 3NW, Earlswood - Redhill - RH1 5HE, Esher - Surrey - KT10 8AU, Hockford (STW) - GU24 0DE

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 45630 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Chertsey - KT16 0AR, Crawley - RH10 3NW, Earlswood - Redhill - RH1 5HE, Esher - Surrey - KT10 8AU, Hockford (STW) - GU24 0DE Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am -3:36pm Salary Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000. Job grade A Closing date 07/10/2026

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Home Counties Treatment team. This is a regional role, requiring travel across treatment sites within the Mole & Wey Area.

As the successful candidate, you will be using your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will actively help reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Support site teams with 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.
• Liaise with technical coordinators, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders across the business within wastewater treatment.
• Travel across treatment sites within the Mole & Wey Area.

Base Location:

Due to the nature of this role, you will work across several Waste Treatment sites, including: Chertsey STW (KT16 0AR), Crawley STW (RH10 3NW), Earlswood STW (RH2 7QH), Esher STW (KT10 8AU) and Hockford STW (GU24 0DE).

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.

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

You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering; 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.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON

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 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 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 for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.