Mechanical Technician

Job title: Mechanical Technician
Ref: 40784
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Coppermills - East London - E17 7HE
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am-3:36pm
Salary: Offering up to £37,680 per annum depending on your level of experience plus 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.
Job grade: A
Closing date: 01/05/2025

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Coppermills Water Treatment Site. As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our water treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical Technician:

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Work on various equipment including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and associated control gear.
• Complete statutory checks as required.
• Always work safely and comply with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

What you should bring to the role:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical engineering qualification.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Be a time-served apprentice with considerable experience in Mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety procedures are essential.

We are looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults and identifying the best solution.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be proactive in recommending improvements.
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £37,680 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.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

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.