Water Site M&E Technician – Multi-Skilled & On-Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Training and development

Job summary

Thames Water seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician based at Wargrave Sewage Treatment site. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, and repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment with minimal supervision to keep sites operational.

The role covers planned maintenance, fault analysis, training, and standby rota; a valid driving licence and multi-skilled capability are essential. Salary up to £45,000, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice with electrical experience in a multi-skilled role.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification for inspection/repair of plant.
• Dual-skilling path for those with electrical or mechanical backgrounds.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant failures and perform rapid repairs to avoid interruptions.
• Provide technical advice and training for trainees when required.
• Work with pumps, motors, control gear, VSDs, PLCs and related equipment.
• Participate in standby rota and on-call duties.

Skills

Electrical systems

Multi-skilled

Health & safety

Valid driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ in Electrical

C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

VSDs

PLC controls

3-phase motors

Automation equipment

Job description

Thames Water seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technician based at Wargrave Sewage Treatment site. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, and repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment with minimal supervision to keep sites operational.

The role covers planned maintenance, fault analysis, training, and standby rota; a valid driving licence and multi-skilled capability are essential. Salary up to £45,000, with overtime opportunities.