Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 40426
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Farnham - GU9 9ND
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities. Overtime can increase earning potential by up to £8,000–£10,000 per annum after essential company training. Salary: up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, plus standby and overtime potential. Job grade: A
Closing date: 07/10/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Waste Operations team at Farnham STW.

• Inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision to keep sites operational.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, contractors and visitors by complying with Health & Safety at Work regulations and Thames Water guidelines.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance, respond to alarms and faults, identify issues, fix or escalate as needed; install new plant and equipment in line with current standards and regulations.
• Record work and asset information to improve business performance; identify risks and recommend changes for resolution in day-to-day work.
• Provide specialist technical advice with up-to-date knowledge and contribute to coaching, training and development of staff, including the apprenticeship programme.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and contribute to overall customer satisfaction; interact with internal and external customers in a timely, professional, efficient, respectful and polite manner.

Base location: Farnham STW – Monkton Lane, GU9 9ND.

Working pattern: 38 hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30–3:36. Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities may increase earnings.

• Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical & electrical systems; or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in mechanical & electrical engineering.
• Ideally upskilled with a mechanical qualification to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.
• For those with mechanical or electrical experience only, development toward dual-skilled status will be considered.
• Knowledge and awareness of health & safety issues are crucial.
• Physical fitness for working in confined spaces, with completion of appropriate training.
• Valid driving licence is essential; vehicle and tools are provided.

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to £8,000–£10,000 per annum after training.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures.
• Contributory pension (defined contribution) with up to 12% employer contribution and 2x employee contribution.
• Annual leave: 24 days, rising to 28 with length of service plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON and other wellbeing benefits, including health-related and financial wellbeing support.
• Generous family leave provisions (Paternity and Maternity) and other lifestyle benefits such as Cycle to Work and life assurance.
• Access to benefits supporting health, wellbeing and finances.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and to helping people, communities, and the planet thrive.

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