Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician, where your skills will play a crucial role in maintaining essential water treatment operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to enhance your earnings through overtime and standby payments. You'll work in a dynamic team environment, tackling diverse challenges and ensuring the smooth operation of vital equipment. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on your community. Don't miss the chance to be part of a rewarding journey in the utilities sector.

Benefits

Company Van

PPE Provided

Tools Provided

24 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in water or similar industries preferred.
• Ability to work in manual handling and physically demanding roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Qualification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

3-Phase Motors

Variable Speed Drives

Pumps

Job description

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 39103 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training Salary Offering a salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience. Job grade A Closing date 22/05/2025

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to Join our Water Production team to work out of our Fobney Water Treatment Works in Reading RG2 0SF.

As a successful candidate, you will be working in multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, planned, reactive, out-of-hours 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.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Investigating plant failures and carrying 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.
• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Using technical equipment such as 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.

Base Location: Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Company Van, PPE and all Tools are also provided.

What you should bring to the role

• To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification.
• Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment, including various pumps within the utilities industry, would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry.
• 18 TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but one must be willing to obtain during probation.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
• The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles.
• Be able to work in restricted areas.
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as 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 understand the problem fully, 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.

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 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.