Mechanical Maintenance Technician

idibu; Banbury; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in the Banbury area, where your mechanical and electrical skills will be vital in maintaining wastewater treatment works. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental standards and customer service. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you are self-motivated and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Pension Scheme

Medical Assessments

Paid Holidays

Provided PPE

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with significant mechanical experience.
• 18th Edition is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs swiftly.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

Pumps

Control Gear

Chemical Handling Systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician (ideally with electrical skills) to join our Wastewater Treatment Team.

This role involves maintaining and repairing wastewater treatment works across the Cherwell (Banbury) area, ensuring environmental, quality, and customer service standards are met, while complying with H&S legislation and budget targets. You will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge to keep our sites operational, reduce pollution, and innovate for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Investigating plant failures and performing repairs swiftly to prevent process interruptions.
2. Carrying out scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment according to standards.
3. Providing technical advice and support to the team, including training others.
4. Maintaining equipment like pumps, control gear, valves, and chemical handling systems.

The base location is Banbury STW, with a 38-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, plus standby duties with additional pay. All PPE, tools, and a vehicle are provided.

Candidate requirements:

• Apprentice-trained with significant mechanical experience, NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering, and mechanical NVQ2/3.
• Optional but advantageous: 18th Edition, experience with large industrial plant, health & safety awareness, full UK driving license.

We seek self-motivated, disciplined individuals with a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Willingness to participate in a standby rota and safety training is essential.

Benefits include a competitive salary up to £39,000, overtime and standby pay, holidays, pension, medical assessments, and other schemes.

Join us to make a difference for our customers and the environment. Thames Water is committed to diversity and inclusion and supports all applicants throughout the recruitment process.