Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for their Slough Sewage Treatment Works. The role involves ensuring efficient operation through proactive and reactive maintenance and includes diagnosing, repairing plant failures, and providing support to trainees. Candidates should have a relevant electrical apprenticeship and experience in a multi-skilled environment, with opportunities for career development and a diverse work culture.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Contributory pension

Medical assessments

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical experience.
• Up-to-date mechanical and electrical skills for maintenance.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plant failures promptly.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical skills

Fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in mechanical engineering

NVQ or C&G Level 3

Job description

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 41169

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Slough - SL1 9EB

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38 Hours, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm

Salary: Offering up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, plus standby rota payments & overtime opportunities potentially increasing earnings by an additional £8,000-£10,000 per year upon completing essential training.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 06/08/2025

About the role:

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician for Slough Sewage Treatment Works. You will ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance, including inspection, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modification, and repair of electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

You will work within the maintenance team, following planned maintenance schedules, assisting in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency repairs to keep the plant operational year-round.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing scheduled maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment to minimize breakdowns.
• Diagnosing and repairing plant failures promptly to prevent process interruptions.
• Providing technical advice, training, and support to trainees as needed.
• Working on equipment such as pumps, control gear, motors, VSDs, valves, sensors, PLCs, and chemical dosing systems.
• Participating in standby rota after training.

Location & Working Pattern:

Slough – SL1 9EB, 38 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby and overtime opportunities.

Candidate requirements:

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical experience in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Qualifications: electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering, with mechanical NVQ2/3 as an advantage.
• Up-to-date mechanical and electrical skills for maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, and repairs.
• Physical fitness and willingness to work in confined spaces (training provided).
• Valid driving license; tools and vehicle provided.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Self-motivated, disciplined, eager to learn, with a positive attitude.
• Ownership of fault response, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive in site improvements and safety procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000, plus potential overtime earnings.
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (up to 12%), medical assessments, and benefits scheme.
• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment with career progression opportunities.

Join Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, dedicated to building a sustainable future. We value diversity and inclusion and support all applicants through the recruitment process.

Note: The application deadline may be earlier than advertised due to high volume. Apply promptly.