Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join the Esher team. This full-time role involves maintaining sewage pumping stations, ensuring the health and safety, and responding to faults effectively. With a competitive salary package and opportunities for skill development, this position is ideal for those seeking a rewarding career making a difference in the community.

Benefits

24 days of holiday per year

Contributory pension - Defined Contribution

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing, and fault diagnosis.
• Valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform front-line maintenance of sewage pumping stations.
• Address emergency alarms and participate in standby rota.
• Implement planned and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical engineering

Health and safety awareness

Problem-solving

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 39224 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Esher - Surrey - KT10 8AU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm Salary Offering up to £39,000 per annum plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earning by potential £8,000 - £10,000. Job grade A Closing date 18/07/2025

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 in every 6 weeks out-of-hours emergency standby rota, 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 licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as vehicles and tools, are provided.

We are looking for you to

• 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, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying 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.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

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

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.