Mechanical & Electrical Engineer – Zonal Systems & SCADA

We currently have a great opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our leakage team at our Orpington Water Treatment Works Site.

As the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

• Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
• Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and complex network assets. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
• Investigation into complex network asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge to assist the delivery of zonal availability and complex pressure management

Base Location: Orpington WTW - Kent - BR6 0SQ
Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday
All PPE and tools are provided

What you should bring to the role

• Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification.
• Working towards or having achieved a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution.
• Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in an Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance.
• Good communication skills.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software
• Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, plus company van.
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?
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.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water
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.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.