Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our waste division at Thames.  As the successful candidate your role will be to cover all aspects of engineering from mechanical and maintenance to complex electrical diagnostic work, this is to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.
What you’ll be doing as The Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Working on various 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, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions for our customers.
• 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 standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby Rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
• Base Location: Chertsey KT16 0AR.
• Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7;30 am – 15;36 pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What you should bring to the role

• 18th Edition electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Ideally an apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a ‘true multi-skilled capacity.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing Electrical plant equipment.
• Ideally experience maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry would be beneficial for this role.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 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 disappointment.