Mechanical Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £39,000

Standby rota & overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 24–28 days

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for the Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in London. You’ll maintain waste treatment equipment, using proactive and reactive maintenance to keep processes running safely and efficiently.

Role requires fault diagnosis, timely repairs, and practical mechanical knowledge. You’ll join a team focused on reliability, safety, and delivering essential services for the capital.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in engineering.
• NVQ or C&G level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Provide technical advice and training or support for technical trainees when required.
• Work on equipment including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, control gear and instrumentation.
• Complete statutory checks and comply with Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Maintenance mindset

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A Mechanical Technician is sought by Pertemps Thames Water for a full-time, permanent position in London at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, with a competitive salary of up to £39,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience. Working within the maintenance team, the successful candidate will keep waste treatment equipment safe and operating efficiently through proactive and reactive methods. Duties include investigating plant failures, diagnosing faults, and completing repairs promptly to prevent process interruptions. Applicants should demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, fault-finding ability, and a methodical approach to maintenance work. The organisation is progressing towards a greener future, reducing environmental impact and carbon footprint, making this a meaningful time to contribute to essential infrastructure serving the capital.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Location and Working Hours

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 and Support

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

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
• Equipment: All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.

About Thames Water

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.