Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Esher is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Technician for maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical systems, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to health and safety. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, with benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Performance-related pay plan

Contributory pension

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship.
• Must have qualifications in engineering.
• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing electrical plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly.
• Provide technical advice and support to technical trainees.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Experience in electrical systems

Knowledge of health and safety issues

Valid driving license

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in electrical engineering

Upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Overview

Electrical and Mechanical Technician required to perform front-line maintenance and operational activities on sewage pumping stations in Esher, Surrey. You will be involved in planned and preventative maintenance to support asset operation, respond to emergency alarms, and work as part of a team or alone, emphasising high health and safety standards.

The role includes a 1 week in every 6 weeks out-of-hours emergency standby rota, with additional payments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults and repairing during incidents.
• Provide technical advice, reference up-to-date technical knowledge, and train or support technical trainees if required.
• Work on equipment such as pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (VSDs), automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in standby rota following relevant training.

Base Location

Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AU.

Working hours

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 07:30 – 15:36.

Qualifications

You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3.

What you should bring to the role

• Time-served apprenticeship and significant experience in electrical systems in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues; willingness to work in confined spaces with appropriate training.
• Valid driving licence; equipment and tools provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance-related pay plan tied to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, up to 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual leave: 24 days rising to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous paternity leave (4 weeks paid, plus optional 2 weeks unpaid).
• Enhanced maternity leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

About Thames Water

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet. We work to be a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work, offering meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and will provide adjustments in the recruitment process if needed.

When a crisis happens, we rally to support our customers as part of Team Thames. Full training is provided. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to learn about our business and contribute to the water sector.