Mechanical & Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of vital equipment at a water treatment facility, utilizing both proactive and reactive maintenance strategies. Your expertise will be key in diagnosing and repairing complex faults, while also contributing to minor installation projects. With a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to excel, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

All PPE and tools provided

Standby rota payments

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is crucial.
• Ability to work in confined spaces with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training for technical trainees if required.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Speed Drives

Chemical Handling Equipment

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Posted:

01.05.2025

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15.06.2025

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About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Hampton Water Treatment Works - TW12 2ES

As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our water treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

Working within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance, getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates all year round.

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.
• You will investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3 phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD’s, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Hampton - TW12 2ES
Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earning by potential £8-£10k

All PPE, Tools, are Provided.
What you should bring to the role

• 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 with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• 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 successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as vehicle and tools are provided.

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 fully understand the problem, 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?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days 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.

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 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.

The 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 a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.