Mechanical Technician

We are currently recruiting several Mechanical Technicians to join our team in East London. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be working at the largest sewage treatment works in the UK, where you will be presented with unique challenges daily.
What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Technician

• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Using technical equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, and controls.
• You will also be using; electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

What should you bring to this role?
Essential Skills

• This role will involve you working on mechanical pumps and undergoing maintenance on these pumping machines so having an Engineering background will support you in these daily duties.
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Physical Fitness is necessary as you will be required to work within confined spaces.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Desirable Skills

• Hold a Level 3 or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• An understanding or qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Pumping or Wastewater treatment experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Awareness of health and safety policies and procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,840 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the 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, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
• All necessary PPE clothing, equipment and tools are provided.

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our company.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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.