Mechanical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £39,000 per 年

Standby rota payments & overtime

Performance-related pay

Holiday entitlement 24 days increasing

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the Beckton Sewage Treatment Works Maintenance team. You will inspect, diagnose and repair plant equipment, ensuring safety and reliability of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves and control gear.

In this role you will follow health and safety procedures, perform statutory checks, and provide guidance to trainees. A driving licence is essential and the position offers a competitive salary with standby and overtime

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness is essential for working in a treatment environment.
• An appropriate mechanical engineering qualification is required (ONC/HNC, NVQ or C&G Level 3).
• A valid driving licence is essential as site travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training or support for technical trainees.
• Work on equipment including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and control gear.
• Complete statutory checks as required.
• Always work safely and follow Health and Safety guidance.
• Possess the physical fitness for confined spaces and required training.
• Drive as needed; vehicle and tools provided by the company.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ

C&G Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

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

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

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, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Completing statutory checks as required.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering is crucial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to 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.

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

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we're here to help and support.

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 provided for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000. Upon completion of essential company training.

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 24 days' holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.