Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Shalford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for its Shalford Water Treatment Works. In this role, you will utilize your technical skills to ensure the operational efficiency of mechanical and electrical equipment. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, with additional earnings potential through standby and overtime. You will contribute to reducing environmental impact and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments

Contributory pension

Annual Leave: 24 days, increasing to 28

Paternity and Maternity Leave benefits

Health benefits and wellness support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems working in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Ability to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and support for technical trainees.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical experience

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

Mechanical or Electrical qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our team in our clean water Division to be based out of our Shalford Water Treatment Works.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge along with 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 include 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Shalford WTW, GU4 8BW

Working Pattern

38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a 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.
• 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.
• 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 Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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.

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.

Crisis 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.