Mechanical Technician

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 42,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Contributory pension

Medical assessments

Benefits hub

Job summary

Thames Water is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in London. You will ensure all plant equipment operates safely and efficiently through proactive and reactive maintenance, investigating faults and carrying out repairs to minimise process interruptions.

The role is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with standby and overtime potential. A competitive salary up to £39,000 depending on experience, plus benefits and training

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is crucial.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and diagnose faults to minimise interruptions.
• Perform repairs quickly and safely using preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Provide technical advice and training support as required.
• Work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves and conveyors, ensuring safe operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding ability

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

Job description

The Mechanical Technician role based in London involves joining the Maintenance team at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, ensuring all plant equipment operates safely and efficiently through both proactive and reactive maintenance. You will investigate equipment failures, diagnose faults, and perform repairs to minimise process interruptions. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Key skills required include mechanical aptitude, fault-finding ability, and a commitment to workplace safety. The role supports efforts to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint, contributing to a greener future.

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Crossness Sewage Treatment Works. 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, 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.

Base Location – Crossness – SE2 9AQ Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, 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.

Equipment: All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Mechanical Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience within Mechanical fitting / Industry. 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.

What’s in it for you?

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 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.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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 given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.