Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Witney. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical plant and electrical equipment, ensuring efficient operation. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications and experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, with potential earnings boost through overtime and standby payments.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Performance-related pay plan

Contributory pension

24 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship.
• Significant experience in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Knowledge of working in confined spaces with proper training.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and training for trainees.
• Work on pumps, motors, and electronic control systems.
• Participate in standby rota.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Fault diagnosis

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Upskilled with mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our Waste Water Division, based out of our Witney Sewage Treatment Works, OX28 5JH.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge, as well as your experience, to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely, and effective manner with minimum supervision.

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Work on various equipment, including pumps, control gear, motors, starters, and electronic control systems.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Witney - OX28 5JH. Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby and overtime opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3.
• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems, working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• Ideally, upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• Physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum.
• 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).

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.

Thames Water is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service, and we want to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.