Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water invites applications for the Mechanical & Electrical Technician role in Camberley, responsible for maintenance activities on sewage systems. This position offers an exciting career with a base salary of up to £39,000 plus additional earnings through standby and overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a team-oriented environment. Enjoy benefits like 24 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme, contributing to a better future for our communities.

Benefits

Base salary up to £39,000

Standby opportunity increasing earnings by £8,000 - £10,000

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension with employer match

Personal medical assessments

Benefits hub with various offers

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in engineering or equivalent.
• Valid driving license is essential.
• Experience in electrical apprenticeship, 18th Edition qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform front-line maintenance/operational activities on sewage pumping stations.
• Participate in emergency standby rota for additional payments.
• Ensure high health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our Camberley 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 Camberley, Surrey. 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 - Camberley - GU15 3YL.38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:36 pm.What you should bring to the role as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, with an 18th Edition qualification beneficial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• Be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems, ideally working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
  
  

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, 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 earnings 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 wellbeing.
  
  

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.Find out more about our benefits and perksWho 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 valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames 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.

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