Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Technician you will be primarily based out of our Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works however you will be working across the West of the Thames Water region for the Small Sewage Pumping Station team.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the maintenance of or Pumping Assets in the field, across the West of the Thames Water region.  In the role of a front-line technician, your responsibility will be to ensure you will maintain our Pumping Assets for our customers, 365 days a year.

You will work as part of an established and high-performing field team who have a direct impact on Thames Water’s performance in several key areas.  The role encompasses a wide-ranging remit, making each day different from the last and posing a unique challenge.

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

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical and Electrical Technician

• Investigate plant failures and carry 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.
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Maple Lodge STW however due to the nature of the role your day will start from your home location so the Ideal candidate can be based anywhere in the west Thames Valley region.

Working Pattern 36 Hours Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earning by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training

All PPE, van, tools and fuel card are Provided.

What you should bring to the role

• To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification.
• Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry.
• 18TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
• The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles.
• Be willing to work in a confined space when required.
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided.
• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 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 upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days 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.

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 need to 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 business.

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 disappoint