Wastewater Multi-Skilled Electrical & Mechanical Technician

idibu; Essex; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual leave 24-28 days

Job summary

Thames Water, Riverside STW site, is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical plant. You will operate with minimal supervision to keep sites running for customers.

You must have an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent (ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3) and ideally a mechanical upskill, with strong health and safety awareness and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with electrical experience in a multi-skilled capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training support for trainees as required.
• Work on pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, controllers, VSDs, valves and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota after relevant training.

Skills

Time-served apprentice

Multi-skilled capacity

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering

NVQ (Electrical)

Job description

Thames Water, Riverside STW site, is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to inspect, maintain, fault-diagnose, test, install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical plant. You will operate with minimal supervision to keep sites running for customers.

You must have an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent (ONC/HNC, NVQ, or C&G Level 3) and ideally a mechanical upskill, with strong health and safety awareness and a valid driving licence.