Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Water Production team to work out of our Water Treatment Works in Cleeve, RG8 0BY.

As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, ensuring that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• 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.
• Examples of equipment include 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.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Cleeve - RG8 0BY.

Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 3:36pm, plus standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Company provisions: Company van, fuel card (company use only), PPE and all tools are provided.

You must be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualifications.

• To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G Level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualifications.
• 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; one must be willing to obtain it 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 in physically demanding roles.
• Be able to work in restricted areas.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as tools, are provided.

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
• Company van, fuel card (company use only), PPE and tools are provided.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with 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, offering cost-saving offers and wellbeing support.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

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.