Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Pertemps; Slough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wastewater management is seeking an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician. Located in Slough, the successful candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. With competitive pay and benefits, this role offers significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual personal medical assessments

Wide range of benefits via our benefits hub

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems.
• Mechanical upskilling for equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on equipment.
• Investigate failures and perform repairs to prevent interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and support for trainees.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Mechanical skills

Health and safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering with mechanical NVQ2/3 qualification

Job description

About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Slough Sewage Treatment Works, SL1 9EB.

As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is operating safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance. Your responsibilities will include inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

Working within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance schedules, participate in minor installation projects, perform electrical fault finding, and conduct emergency breakdown repairs to ensure continuous plant operation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize plant breakdowns.
2. Investigating plant failures and performing repairs promptly to prevent process interruptions.
3. Providing technical advice and supporting training for technical trainees as needed.
4. Working on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, electronic control systems like VSDs, automatic valves, flow, level, and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
5. Participating in standby rota duties following appropriate training.

Location and Working Pattern:

• Base Location: Slough – SL1 9EB
• Working hours: 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby and overtime opportunities that can increase earnings by approximately £8,000-£10,000 annually.

All PPE and tools are provided.

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally with a background in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering with mechanical NVQ2/3 qualification.
• Mechanical upskilling to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and physical fitness to work in confined spaces.
• Valid driving license and provision of necessary equipment such as vehicle and tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, and proactive in identifying improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and ownership mindset.
• Willingness to undergo safety training and adhere to safety standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, with potential additional earnings through standby and overtime.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Wide range of benefits via our benefits hub.

About Us:

We are Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a sustainable future and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We offer career development opportunities, flexible working, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the job posting may close early due to high application volume.