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Thames Water Ltd; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 24-28 days

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Performance-related pay

Job summary

Thames Water is hiring a Mechanical & Electrical Technician based in Bourne End. You will perform planned maintenance on pumps, control gear, motors and PLCs, troubleshoot faults, and provide technical guidance while supporting trainees.

A multi-skilled electrical/mechanical background and a valid driving license are essential. You will join a company offering a robust benefits package and opportunities for standby duties and overtime earnings following training.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent with upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3
• Time-served apprenticeship with significant electrical systems experience in a true multi-skilled role
• Up-skilling with a mechanical qualification to enable inspection, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant safely
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and driving license essential

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimise plant breakdowns
• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions
• Provide technical advice, reference up-to-date knowledge and support trainees
• Operate and maintain equipment such as pumps, motors, VSDs, valves, PLCs, dosing equipment and related controls
• Participate in standby rota as required

Skills

Electrical systems

Multi-skilled

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician to be based at our water production site in Bourne End, SL8 5NT.

What you'll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• 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 will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Working Pattern

38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Additional Equipment

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

Qualifications and Requirements

You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a "true multi-skilled" capacity.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 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.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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.

Company

Company: Thames Water

Salary: £45,000 to £45,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bourne End, SL8 5NT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

Who are we?

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.

Our values and culture

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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.