Mechanical & Electrical Technician — Water Plant

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

Job summary

A leading water services company in Ashford is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical plants and electrical equipment, while ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have a NVQ or C&G level 3 qualification and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, company van, and various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave: 24 days plus bank holidays

Performance-related pay plan

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms and fault-find issues.
• Record work and asset information for business performance improvement.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and interact professionally.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Tools for mechanical and electrical systems

Job description

A leading water services company in Ashford is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical plants and electrical equipment, while ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have a NVQ or C&G level 3 qualification and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, company van, and various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave.