Mechanical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team at the Ashford Common site. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical assets, ensuring minimal disruption to service. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems, particularly with pumps, and will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency. With competitive salary packages and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a rewarding career path in a vital sector. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering quality services to millions of customers while making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Standby Rota Payments

Overtime Opportunities

24 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical systems as a time-served apprentice.
• Experience with large industrial plant equipment, especially pumps.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical assets to ensure reliability.
• Investigate and repair mechanical plant failures efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Fault Diagnosis

Maintenance Planning

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Upskilling Qualification in Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

PPE

Industrial Plant Equipment

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at the Ashford Common - TW15 1RU Water production site.

As The Successful Candidate, you will be carrying out planned maintenance on all our Mechanical assets on our various sites. This role will involve at times, fault finding, diagnosing, and fixing critical asset failures.

• Base Location: Ashford Common - TW15 1RU.
• Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• A valid UK driving license is essential.
• All necessary equipment such as vehicles, PPE and tools are provided.

What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Technician

• Working on various pumps, involved in water transfer within water treatment works and transmission of water throughout the network as well as smaller chemical dosing pumps.
• Investigating mechanical plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions for our customers.
• This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Provided technical advice to the wider team, referred to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provided training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby Rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.

What you should bring to the role

• A time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical systems. With NVQ or C&G, level 3 in mechanical engineering and an upskilling qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 are essential.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment, including various pumps within the utility industry, would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
• Due to the nature of the role, a Full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,800 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference in millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.