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Thames Water; Shalford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water in Shalford, UK, is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant at the Shalford Water Treatment Works. The role requires safe, efficient work with minimal supervision to keep sites operational for customers.

You will join the Clean Water Division and contribute to reducing environmental impact, with a pathway to upskill and develop expertise in electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• ONC/HNC in engineering or NVQ level 3+ in electrical engineering.
• Mechanical upskilling (NVQ2/3) is crucial for dual-skilled work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant faults and carry out repairs to minimise interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training to technical trainees when required.
• Work on pumps, control gear, motors, VSDs, valves, sensors, PLCs, and dosing equipment.
• Participate in standby rota following training.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical knowledge

Multiskilled capacity

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ

C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Company: Thames Water

Salary: £45,000 to £45,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Shalford, GU4 8BW

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 21 Sept 2026

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in the Clean Water Division, based at our Shalford Water Treatment Works.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will actively help reduce pollution from our sites.

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.
• You will investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid process interruptions. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out 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 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Shalford WTW, The Street, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8BW.

Working Pattern: 38 hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.

Equipment: All PPE and tools are provided.

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.

What you should bring to the role

• 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.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• 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.

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

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.

Working at Thames Water

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.

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