Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water treatment company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician based in Farmoor, Oxford. The role involves maintaining and repairing water treatment plant equipment. Candidates must have ONC/HNC in engineering and significant electrical experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, with additional earnings from standby and overtime opportunities. Comprehensive benefits include generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Standby rota payments

Performance-related pay

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical apprenticeship is essential.
• Strong mechanical skills needed for dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is critical.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance to trainees.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Physical fitness

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

3-phase motors

Programmable logic controllers

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our clean water Division, based at Farmoor - Oxford - Water Treatment Works.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge and 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, ensuring that all sites remain operational for our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

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.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical guidance, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participating in a standby rota following relevant training.

Base Location

Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should have

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 being crucial.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• Ideally, you will have 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 earnings 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 benefits for health, wellbeing and finances – 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. 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.