Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A major water services company in Farmoor is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to maintain and repair critical water treatment equipment. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and bonuses through overtime and standby payments, enhancing earnings significantly. Qualified candidates with electrical and mechanical skills will excel in contributing to the company’s success and environmental impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Experience in an electrical apprenticeship.
• Time-served apprentice status with multi-skilled experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and support for trainees.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical engineering skills

Fault diagnosis

Technical advisory skills

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering or equivalent

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Upskill in Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

3-phase motors

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our clean water division, based at Farmoor - Oxford - Water Treatment Works. The successful candidate will use 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 and timely manner with minimal supervision, to ensure sites remain operational for our customers.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact by helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

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 to the process; this may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Provide technical advice, reference up-to-date technical knowledge, and offer training or support for technical trainees when required.
• Work on equipment such as pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (e.g., VSDs), automatic valves and penstocks, flow/level/pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling/dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following relevant training.

Location & Schedule

Base location: Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9NS

Working pattern: 38 hours, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Standby & overtime opportunities may increase earnings by £8,000 – £10,000.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 considered crucial.
• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Preferably upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, there is development potential to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, with completion of appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential; vehicle and tools are 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 £8,000-£10,000 per annum after essential training.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, up to 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual leave: 24 days increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous family leave policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

About Thames Water

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding, and diverse workplace with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. We are committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Notes

Disclaimer: due to high application volumes, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply soon.