Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Cirencester - GL7 6DA, Witney - OX28 5JH

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician | Ref 40550 | Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery | Location: Cirencester - GL7 6DA, Witney - OX28 5JH | Contract: Permanent | Full/Part-time: Full-time | Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm | Salary: Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience | Job grade: A | Closing date: 17/02/2026

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

• 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.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Work on equipment including 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 relevant training.

Base location would be either Witney (OX28 5JH) or Cirencester (GL7 6DA).

• You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• 18th Edition preferred, but training can be given.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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

We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, let us know.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.