Mechanical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician to ensure equipment safety and efficiency at Rye Meads Sewage Works. Responsibilities include performing repairs, providing technical support, and completing statutory checks. The ideal candidate has an NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £37,680

Standby rota payments

Overtime opportunities

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical systems.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Health and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.
• Ensure all equipment at waste treatment works runs safely.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Time management

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Various pumps

Motors and gearboxes

Electronic control systems

Job description

Job title Mechanical Technician Ref 40721 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Rye Meads Sewage Works - SG12 8JY Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am-3:36pm Salary Offering up to £37,680 per annum depending on your level of experience plus 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. Job grade A Closing date 26/08/2025

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Rye Meads Sewage Works. 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, 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: Rye Meads Sewage Works - SG12 8JY

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum.

All PPE, tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical engineering qualification.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Be a time-served apprentice with considerable experience in Mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety procedures are essential.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves 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 £37,680 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 wellbeing.

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.

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

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.