Multi-Skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician

idibu; Slough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Annual leave 24-28 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for Slough STW. You will inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely, under minimal supervision, ensuring site operability for customers.

The role offers 38-hour weeks, potential overtime, and a standby rota. Prior electrical apprenticeship and qualifications (ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3) with mechanical upskilling are essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems operating in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only will be developed to dual-skilled status. Health and safety awareness is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training support for technical trainees when required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Multi-skilled capacity

Maintenance experience

Health & safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for Slough STW. You will inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely, under minimal supervision, ensuring site operability for customers.

The role offers 38-hour weeks, potential overtime, and a standby rota. Prior electrical apprenticeship and qualifications (ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3) with mechanical upskilling are essential.