Multiskilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician – On Site

Pertemps; Wargrave; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments & Overtime

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water, at its Wargrave site, seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical plant with minimal supervision. You’ll support safety, efficiency, and reliability across critical infrastructure and participate in standby duties when required.

Applicants should have an electrical apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications, with upskilling in mechanical NVQ2/3.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications.
• Upskilling in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimise breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees when required.
• Work on pumps, motors, control gear, VSDs, valves, and related systems.
• Participate in standby rota after appropriate training.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Multi-skilled trades

Electrical systems knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ / C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering

Tools

Pumps and control gear

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Thames Water, at its Wargrave site, seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical plant with minimal supervision. You’ll support safety, efficiency, and reliability across critical infrastructure and participate in standby duties when required.

Applicants should have an electrical apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications, with upskilling in mechanical NVQ2/3.