Mechanical Technician

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Abbey Mills Sewage Works. Your role will be to ensure all equipment at our waste treatment works operates safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance, helping keep the site running smoothly.

This role offers a chance to make a significant environmental impact by helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults and repairing during incidents.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees if needed.
• Work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, control gear, VSDs, valves, measurement systems, and chemical dosing equipment.
• Complete statutory checks as required.
• Work safely and adhere to all Health and Safety procedures.

Base Location:

Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN

Working Pattern:

38 hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, with standby and overtime opportunities potentially increasing earnings by £8-£10k.

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• A valid driving license.
• Experience as a time-served apprentice with mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

What we are looking for in you

• A self-motivated, disciplined individual eager to learn and contribute to the team.
• Ownership in responding quickly to faults, understanding problems, and resolving them effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and proactive attitude for site improvements.
• Willingness to undergo safety training and adhere to health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,840, with standby and overtime earning potential up to an additional £8,000-£10,000 annually.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to benefits and wellbeing offers through our benefits hub.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by supporting our communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where you can make a difference every day. We provide career growth, flexible work options, and excellent benefits. Join us to help protect water resources for future generations.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly as part of our team, with full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly.