Electrical and Mechanical Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded person to join our Mill Green (Hatfield) team as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician. Focused mainly on electrical maintenance, you will perform a range of front‑line maintenance and operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Hertfordshire area.

Working in multi‑disciplinary teams responsible for scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact and actively help reduce pollution from our sites and networks.

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• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults, and performing repairs during incidents.
  
• Install, modify, and commission new plant equipment and diagnose and repair faults in systems and plants.
  
• Provide technical advice, refer to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and give training or support for technical trainees if required.
  
• Work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, screw/chain conveyors, centrifuges, various pumps, associated control gear, 3‑phase motors, starters, controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
  
• Always work safely and comply with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
  

Mill Green (Hatfield), AL9 5PE. 38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. You will also be included in a 1‑week in every 6‑weeks out‑of‑hours emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.

You should be a time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or hold an NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.

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• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
  
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
  
• Resilient, able to adapt to the pressures of work and a constantly changing environment.
  
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative, to design and meet standards.
  
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
  
• A team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
  
• IT literate.
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  

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• Be a self‑motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team. 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, be curious to understand the problem fully, and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time.
  
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
  
• Work together as one team, and respect the shared goals.
  
• Be proactive, take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site, and communicate effectively.
  
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
  
• Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.
  

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• Offering base salary up to £45,000 per annum, plus standby and overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 – £10,000.
  
• A company van; all PPE and tools are provided.
  
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
  
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
  
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
  
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
  
• Access to many benefits to support your health and wellbeing, and finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
  

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.

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.

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.