Mechanical & Electrical Technician

idibu; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

23–28 days annual leave

Company vehicle & PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to service and maintain plant equipment across the Mole & Wey Area. The role requires inspecting, diagnosing faults, testing, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision to keep sites operational for customers.

You will work on pumps, 3‑phase motors, VSDs, PLCs, and associated control gear, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
• Experience inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment
• Able to travel across treatment sites within Mole & Wey Area and across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Investigate plant failures and perform rapid repairs
• Provide technical advice and training to trainees as required
• Work with pumps, motors, valves, control gear and PLCs
• Participate in standby rota as needed

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

VSDs

PLC systems

Flow/pressure testing equipment

Job description

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

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