Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Híbrido; GBP 27.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Annual leave 24 days (28 after tenure)

Cycle to Work

Health & wellbeing benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Reading team at Fobney WTW. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant and equipment with minimal supervision, ensuring site operations remain reliable for customers.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary up to £45,000 per year, a pension, generous leave, and extensive benefits.

Formación

• Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement effective repairs.
• Proven multi-disciplinary skills with electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out scheduled electrical and mechanical maintenance on site equipment.
• Diagnose faults and restore plant to full operation with minimal downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and support to trainees as required.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain accurate records of work.

Conocimientos

Electrical systems

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Multi-skilled

Educación

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ

C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 45474 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am -3:36pm Salary Offering a salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Job grade A Closing date 04/11/2026

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Fobney Water Treatment Works in Reading.

As the 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 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: Fobney WTW, Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SF

Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus overtime opportunities.

All PPE and tools 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.
• 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 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.

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.

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.