Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join their dedicated team at a key sewage treatment facility. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical plant equipment through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. You'll be responsible for diagnosing complex faults, providing technical guidance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment committed to making a positive impact on water resources. If you're eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Medical Assessments

Benefits Scheme with Discounts

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems.
• Mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, and repair plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures to prevent interruptions.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Speed Drives

Chemical Handling Equipment

Job description

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at our Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works, WD3 9SQ.

As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

Working within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance, get involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates all year round.

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

1. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
2. Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs efficiently to prevent process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults and during incidents.
3. Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and supporting or training technical trainees if needed.
4. Working on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, controls, electronic control systems like VSDs, automatic valves, penstocks, flow, level, and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
5. Participating in a standby rota following relevant training.

Base Location: Maple Lodge STW, Rickmansworth WD3 9SQ.

Working Pattern: 38 hours, Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby & overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8,000 - £10,000.

All PPE and tools 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 with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• Ideally, you will have a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• If you have mechanical or electrical experience only, we will develop you towards dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is essential.
• The role requires physical fitness, including work in confined spaces, with appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential; all necessary equipment like vehicle and tools are provided.

We are looking for you to

• Be self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and possess a can-do attitude. The role can be demanding but rewarding.
• Take ownership of faults, understand problems thoroughly, and resolve them effectively on the first attempt.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Be a team player committed to shared goals.
• Be proactive in suggesting improvements and communicating effectively.
• Be willing to undergo safety training.
• Have 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 can increase earnings by up to £8,000-£10,000 annually after training.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Benefits scheme offering discounts and wellbeing support.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide career growth, flexible work options, and excellent benefits.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and protecting water resources for future generations, join us. We support diversity and inclusion and provide assistance throughout the recruitment process.

During crises, we rally to support our customers, and you may have the opportunity to support on the frontline with full training.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.