Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to ensure operational efficiency at their Chertsey location. The role involves scheduled maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and electrical equipment, contributing to reducing environmental impact. Candidates should have substantial experience, relevant qualifications in electrical and mechanical systems, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include competitive salary, performance-linked pay, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments

Contributory pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Generous paternity and maternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical apprenticeship is required.
• An up-skill to mechanical knowledge is relevant.
• Knowledge must include health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Repair plant failures to minimize interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ Level 2/3

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 together with 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, 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 be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing

• 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 investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical advice, referring to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as 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 the relevant training.

Base location

Chertsey STW – KT16 0AR

Work hours

38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑3:36 pm plus a standby rota. All PPE and tools are provided.

Requirements

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 considered 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 up‑skilled 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 licence 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 earning potential by up to an additional £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 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 help you take care of your 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

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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.

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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities

Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Inclusivity

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.

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.