Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water service provider in England is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join their Wastewater Division based in Wantage. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, along with opportunities for standby payments and overtime. A significant focus on health and safety and a valid driving license are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Mechanical systems knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control systems

Pumps

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Wastewater Division, based at Wantage Sewage Treatment Works.

You will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and timely manner with minimum supervision to help keep our sites operational for our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact by 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.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process, including diagnosing complex faults and repairing during incidents as required.
• Providing technical advice, referencing up-to-date technical knowledge, and training or supporting technical trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as pumps and control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (including VSDs), automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Wantage - OX12 0DL

Working Pattern: 38 hours, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Standby and overtime opportunities can increase earnings by £8,000–£10,000.

All PPE and tools are provided.

Qualifications: You must have a previous electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with upskilling in mechanical (NVQ2/3) as crucial.

What you should bring to the role

Essential criteria:

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Desirable mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, with required training completed.
• A valid driving license is essential; vehicle and tools are provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to £8,000–£10,000 per annum after training.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution (maximum 12%, with 2x employee contribution).
• Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous family leave benefits, including paternity and maternity provisions.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers and life assurance.

Who we are

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all by helping customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. We’re looking for passionate, skilled people to help us achieve our goals.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse, rewarding place to work where every day you can make a difference. You’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re seeking a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of lives while protecting the world of water, we’ll 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. Join the Thames Water family.

Note: We may close the advert earlier than the advertised date due to high application volume. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.