Technician - Dual Skilled

Thames Water; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Wantage is looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to ensure the operational efficiency of its plants. You'll perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and participate in standby rotas. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a multiskilled capacity, offered a competitive salary with potential earnings growth through overtime. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and community.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby and overtime earnings

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual Leave: 24 days increasing to 28

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a true multi-skilled capacity with electrical systems.
• Ability to inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely.
• A valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and training for technical trainees.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Mechanical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Tools

Mechanical and electrical tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our Wastewater Division to be based out of our Wantage Sewage 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, ensuring that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, actively helping to 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.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Working on equipment such as 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.
• Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Wantage - OX12 0DL

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 upon completion of essential company training.

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

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• 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.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to benefits for health and wellbeing, and finances – annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, life assurance, and more.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all, helping customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work where every day you can make a difference. 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 protecting the world of water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please let us know.

Disclaimer: due to high application volumes we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date; please apply soon to avoid disappointment.