Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Hexton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Overtime opportunities £8k–£10k

Important benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians for Maple Lodge STW. You will inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant with minimal supervision.

Base location is Maple Lodge STW (WD3 9SF). Working pattern is 38 hours, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. A driving license and multi-skilled electrical/mechanical experience are essential, with training opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• You must have a time-served electrical apprenticeship and multi-skilled capability.
• Upskilling with a mechanical qualification is highly desirable to inspect, maintain and repair plant.
• A valid driving license is essential and company-provided vehicle/tools.
• Experience working with electrical systems in industrial settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and perform rapid repairs to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical advice and training support where needed.
• Work on pumps, motors, control gear, VSDs, valves and PLCs.
• Participate in standby rota after training.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Multi-skilled

Health & safety awareness

Driving license

Physical fitness

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ

C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to join our team at our Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify or repair, as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be 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.
• 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, refer 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 VSDs, 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 standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Maple Lodge STW – WD3 9SF

Working Pattern: 38 Hours - Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm

Equipment: All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

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 is crucial.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are:

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a "true multi-skilled" capacity.
• Ideally, you will have been 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 this earning potential 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 lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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