Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician. The role involves maintaining and diagnosing mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus benefits including a company van and pension.

Benefits

Company van

PPE included

Contributory pension plan

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems in a similar role.
• Time-served apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of mechanical plant.
• Respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues.
• Provide coaching and training to junior staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical expertise

Communication

Team player

Health and Safety knowledge

Resilience

Education

NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Tools for mechanical and electrical maintenance

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in the clean water division, based at our Walton on Thames WTW Site.

As a successful candidate, you will use 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 benefits 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.

Base Location: Walton-on-Thames - KT12 2EG

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

• Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of yourself, colleagues, contractors, and visitors is always the top priority by complying with the Health and Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water’s Health and Safety guidelines.
• Undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms and fault finding to identify issues, fixing these or escalating, planned maintenance of plant and equipment daily, installing new plant and equipment as required in line with current Standards and Regulations.
• Record work and asset information to improve business performance, along with identifying possible future risks and recommending changes in the course of day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required.
• Provide specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge, along with coaching, training and developing staff under their supervision, including the apprenticeship programme.
• Delivering excellent customer experience and positively contributing to overall customer satisfaction. Interacting with all of our customers (internal & external) in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful and polite manner.

Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:30 am -3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, Tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.

Qualifications and Experience

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.

What you should bring to the role

• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative, to design and meet standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a company van, tools, and PPE.
• 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 a range of wellbeing and financial benefits including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, 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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

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.