Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water and wastewater company as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician. You will work on diverse electrical systems, ensuring maintenance and repairs to minimize plant breakdowns. The role offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, contributing to environmental impact reduction.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, and diagnosing electrical plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and training for technical trainees.
• Complete statutory checks as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF, Swindon - SN2 2DJ

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 39379 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF, Swindon - SN2 2DJ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Plus with 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. Salary Offering up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience. Job grade A Closing date 23/05/2025

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to join us to cover the West of Thames Water Region, the Operational base will be Maple Lodge, however, the successful candidate can be located either in Oxford, Reading, or the Swindon area.

As the successful candidate, you will be working in multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown.

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

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing 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 include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Completing statutory checks as required.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Base Location: Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ.

Working Pattern 36 Hours Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, tools, van and fuel card 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 is crucial.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work requires you to work in confined spaces with the successful completion of appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as vehicles 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 is also very rewarding.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base 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.

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.

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's 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.