Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 878 000 - 1 098 000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company is looking for an Electrical and Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair sewage pumping stations. Key duties include scheduled maintenance, emergency alarm response, and technical support. Candidates should have relevant qualifications like ONC/HNC and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. This position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 with additional standby payments and benefits. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive workforce where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Standby rota payments

Performance-related pay

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave of 24 days

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship.
• Ability to carry out inspections and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Must be physically fit to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on sewage pumping stations.
• Investigate and repair plant failures efficiently.
• Provide technical advice and support to trainees.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Health and safety awareness

Fault diagnosis

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ level 3 in Electrical engineering

Upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3

Tools

Pumps

Programmable logic controllers

Variable speed drives

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a career‑minded individual to join our Esher team as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician. Your role will be to perform a range of front‑line maintenance and operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Esher, Surrey area.

This includes planned and preventative maintenance of sewage pumping stations to support the operation of our assets.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will receive your “workload” and will also be answering emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone, which highlights the importance of our high health and safety standards.

The role also requires you to take part in a 1‑week in every 6‑weeks out‑of‑hours emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.

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 swiftly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process, including diagnosing complex faults and repairing during incidents.
• Providing technical advice, keeping up‑to‑date with technical knowledge, and supporting or training technical trainees if required.
• Working on a range of equipment including 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location – Esher – Surrey – KT10 8AU.

Working hours – 38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm.

You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an up‑skill in mechanical NVQ2/3 as a priority.

What you should bring to the role

• Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
• Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modification or repair of mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For candidates with only mechanical or electrical experience, we will develop them towards dual‑skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, with successful completion of the required training.
• Valid driving licence, with vehicle and tools supplied.

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 earnings by up to an additional £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 12% – 2× employee contribution.
• Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous paternity leave (4 weeks paid, optional 2 weeks unpaid).
• Enhanced maternity leave (26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay).
• Access to health benefits: annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, 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 helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats or anything else, just let us know – we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.