Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water company in Reading is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join their Water Production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing essential mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring operational integrity for a large customer base. This role offers a salary up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits such as a contributory pension, annual leave, and performance-related pay.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Contributory pension

26 days annual leave

Health MOTs and counseling

Generous Paternity and Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance skills

Problem-solving

Tools

3-phase motors

Programmable logic controllers

VSDs

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to join our Water Production team to work out of our Fobney Water Treatment Works in Reading RG2 0SF.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your 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, enabling us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits 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 as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• 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.
• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Using technical 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, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 26 days per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 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 for health and wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

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 for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also 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.