Mechanical Technician

idibu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their Maintenance team at a key sewage treatment facility. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment through proactive and reactive maintenance methods. Your expertise will directly contribute to reducing environmental impact and pollution. This position offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for standby and overtime that can significantly increase your earnings. Join a dedicated team where your skills will make a real difference in the community and the environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Standby Rota Payments

Overtime Opportunities

24 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider Benefits Scheme

All PPE and Tools Provided

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical systems is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair plant failures to maintain efficiency.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Systems

Health and Safety Awareness

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Speed Drives

Pumps and Motors

Job description

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Beddington Sewage Treatment Works (STW). As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. To assist in keeping such a site running.

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.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Completing statutory checks as required.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Base Location: Beddington - CR0 4TH

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earning by potential £8,000 - £10,000.

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical engineering qualification.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, with an 18th Edition qualification, would be ideal but not essential.
• You must be physically fit, as you will work in confined spaces while completing the appropriate training.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• Be a time-served apprentice with considerable experience in electrical systems, ideally working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment for which you will receive additional payment.

We are looking for you to

• To be a self-motivated individual who can immerse oneself into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding, too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,840 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.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you 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.