Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Pertemps; Esher; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water and wastewater services is looking for an Electrical and Mechanical Technician for its Esher team. You'll be responsible for maintaining sewage pumping stations, ensuring operational efficiency, and working as part of a dedicated team. The role offers a competitive salary, standby opportunities, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Previous apprenticeship and relevant qualifications are crucial.
• Valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations.
• Answer emergency alarms and ensure health and safety standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency standby rota.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Problem Solving

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

Time-served apprentice

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our Esher team as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician. Your role will be to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Esher Surrey area.

This will include planned and preventative maintenance of sewage pumping stations to support the operation of our assets.

On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your “workload” and will also be answering emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone, which highlights the importance of our high health and safety standards.

The role also requires you to take part in a 1-week out-of-hours emergency standby rota every 6 weeks, for which you receive additional payments.

Base Location - Esher - Surrey - KT10 8AU.

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm.

What you should bring to the role as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering is crucial.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing, and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work requires you to work in confined spaces with the successful completion of appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as vehicles and tools, are provided.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse oneself in the team around, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you, and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding, too.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, be curious to understand the problem fully, and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a base salary up to £39,000 per annum plus standby & overtime opportunities, increasing earning potential by £8,000 - £10,000.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – available once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, packed with offers and information to support your well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. We seek passionate and skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work, offering fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in our call centers or science labs, we look for people with passion and a desire to improve.

If you're seeking a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference, join us to help protect water resources for future generations. We support diversity and inclusion and provide additional support throughout the recruitment process.

During crises, we rally together to support our customers. Join our frontline team as an ambassador, with full training provided. It's a rewarding way to learn more about our business and colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early, so apply soon to avoid missing out.