Multiskilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Little Chesterton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 24 days +

Generous Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited invites applications for a hands-on maintenance technician role. You will inspect, fault-diagnose, test, install or repair mechanical and electrical equipment across sites to keep processes running smoothly.

The role requires an apprentice background with electrical qualifications, plus mechanical upskilling where possible. A valid driving licence is essential, and a full-time pattern includes standby duties and site-based work.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with significant electrical experience in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will develop the right people to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work requires physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces with training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned 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 refer to up-to-date knowledge; train or support technical trainees when required.
• Work on pumps, motors, control gear, VSDs, valves, PLCs, and other electrical/mechanical equipment as directed.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ in Electrical Engineering

C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited invites applications for a hands-on maintenance technician role. You will inspect, fault-diagnose, test, install or repair mechanical and electrical equipment across sites to keep processes running smoothly.

The role requires an apprentice background with electrical qualifications, plus mechanical upskilling where possible. A valid driving licence is essential, and a full-time pattern includes standby duties and site-based work.