Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme through AON

Annual leave 24 days (+ up to 4 bank)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water operates the UK’s largest water and wastewater network, supplying clean water to millions. We are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for our Speen Newbury site.

The role focuses on inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, and repair of mechanical and electrical plant with minimal supervision, ensuring site operations remain uninterrupted. You will handle pumps, motors, control gear, VSDs, PLCs, and associated equipment, and participate in training and safety

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Willing to develop dual-skilled status where needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment per procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant faults and carry out repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and refer to up-to-date technical knowledge; train or support technical trainees if required.
• Work on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, and PLCs/VSDs.
• Participate in a standby rota after training.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Multi-skilled technician

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

VSDs

PLC/Control systems

3-phase motors & starters

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Company: Thames Water Salary: £45,000 to £45,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Newbury, RG14 1RT Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to be based at our clean water site Speen Newbury (WTW) - RG14 1RT.

As a successful candidate, you will be using 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 benefits 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: Speen (WTW) Newbury - RG14 1RT

Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.

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 licence 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.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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 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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; 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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