Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK seeks a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician to perform maintenance on complex equipment in Esher. You will investigate faults, provide training, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, with opportunities for additional earnings through standby payments and overtime. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave policies, and various wellbeing initiatives. Previous experience and relevant qualifications in electrical and mechanical fields are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Standby rota payments

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave increase

Paternity and maternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out maintenance on electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex faults.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures promptly.
• Provide technical advice and training to trainees.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Experience with electrical systems

Mechanical qualification

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Physical fitness

Education

ONC / HNC in engineering

NVQ level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What you’ll be doing

as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location : Chertsey STW - KT16 0AR

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 7 : 30 am-3 : 36 pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment. All PPE and tools are provided.

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 is crucial.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is :

• 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 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 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.