Water Treatment Mechanical Technician - Maintenance Pro

idibu; East Ham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24–28 days

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Beckton STW. Your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is safe to use and running efficiently, using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

You will investigate plant failures, carry out repairs, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with health and safety. All PPE and tools are supplied; a driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Must be physically fit to work in confined spaces with required training.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Provide technical advice and training for technical trainees if required.
• Work on equipment including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and control gear.
• Complete statutory checks.
• Work safely and comply with Health and Safety guidance.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Beckton STW. Your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is safe to use and running efficiently, using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

You will investigate plant failures, carry out repairs, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with health and safety. All PPE and tools are supplied; a driving licence is essential.