Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Farnham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Farnham is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join their Waste Operations team. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and providing technical guidance to staff. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum with additional earning potential through standby and overtime. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mechanical and electrical systems and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave with length of service

Family leave provisions

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical & electrical systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety issues is crucial.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain mechanical plant and electrical equipment.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance.
• Provide specialist technical advice and coaching to staff.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Health & Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in mechanical & electrical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Overview

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 40426
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Farnham - GU9 9ND
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities. Overtime can increase earning potential by up to £8,000–£10,000 per annum after essential company training. Salary: up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, plus standby and overtime potential. Job grade: A
Closing date: 07/10/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Waste Operations team at Farnham STW.

Responsibilities

• 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 to keep sites operational.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, contractors and visitors by complying with Health & Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water guidelines.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms and faults, identify issues, fix or escalate as needed; install new plant and equipment in line with current standards and regulations.
• Record work and asset information to improve business performance; identify risks and recommend changes for resolution in day-to-day work.
• Provide specialist technical advice with up-to-date knowledge and contribute to coaching, training and development of staff, including the apprenticeship programme.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and contribute to overall customer satisfaction; interact with internal and external customers in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful and polite manner.

Location and Working Pattern

Base location: Farnham STW – Monkton Lane, GU9 9ND.

Working pattern: 38 hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30–3:36. Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities may increase earnings.

Requirements

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical & electrical systems; or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in mechanical & electrical engineering.
• Ideally upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.
• For those with mechanical or electrical experience only, development toward dual-skilled status will be considered.
• Knowledge and awareness of health & safety issues are crucial.
• Physical fitness for working in confined spaces, with completion of appropriate training.
• Valid driving licence 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 training.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures.
• Contributory pension (defined contribution) with up to 12% employer contribution and 2x employee contribution.
• Annual leave: 24 days, rising to 28 with length of service plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON and other wellbeing benefits, including health-related and financial wellbeing support.
• Generous family leave provisions (Paternity and Maternity) and other lifestyle benefits such as Cycle to Work and life assurance.
• Access to benefits supporting health, wellbeing and finances.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and to helping people, communities, and the planet thrive.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work and will support you throughout the process.