Technician - Dual Skilled

idibu; Chesham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water and wastewater company as a Mechanical and Electrical Technician at Chesham. You'll ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment, perform maintenance, and support a diverse team. Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits, including 24 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required skills, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Standby Rota Payments

Overtime Opportunities

24 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally as a time-served apprentice.
• Upskilled mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigating plant failures and performing repairs efficiently.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Speed Drives

Chemical Handling Equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Chesham Sewage Treatment Works, HP5 1TH. The role involves working across various sites in the Colne North area.

The successful candidate will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works operates safely and efficiently, utilizing proactive and reactive maintenance methods. Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

Within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance schedules, participate in minor installation projects, conduct electrical fault finding, and handle emergency breakdown repairs to ensure continuous plant operation.

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

1. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.
2. Investigating plant failures and performing repairs efficiently to prevent process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults during incidents.
3. Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and supporting or training technical trainees if required.
4. Working on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, electronic control systems like VSDs, automatic valves, penstocks, flow, level, and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
5. Participating in a standby rota following appropriate training.

Base Location: Chesham - HP5 1TH

Working Pattern: 38 hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby and overtime opportunities, increasing earning potential by approximately £8,000-£10,000.

All PPE, tools, vehicle, and fuel card are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Significant experience in electrical systems, ideally as a time-served apprentice, working in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Previous experience from an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering, with upskilling in mechanical NVQ2/3.
• An upskilled mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For candidates with only mechanical or electrical experience, development towards dual-skilled status is supported.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is essential.
• A valid driving license; all necessary equipment including vehicle and tools are provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime can boost earnings by up to an additional £8,000-£10,000 annually after training.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (maximum 12%, with 2x employee contribution).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to a benefits hub with offers and support for wellbeing.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day presents new opportunities. We provide fast-tracked career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

If you’re eager to make a positive impact and protect water resources for future generations, join us. We support diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success, and offer additional support during recruitment.

In crisis situations, team members can support customers on the frontline through training and opportunities to earn extra income.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage early applications to avoid missing out.