Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently recruiting a far Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in the Waste Water Division to be based across our Esher (KT10 8AU) and Guildford (GU1 1RU) Sewage Treatment Works.

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 allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits 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.

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• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
  
• You will 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.
  
• You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
  
• Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be 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, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
  
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
  

Guildford STW, Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RU / Esher STW, Farm Road, Esher, KT10 8AU

38 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 7:30 am-3:36 pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment. All PPE and tools are provided.

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.

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• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
  
• 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 licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.
  

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• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
  
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
  
• 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 lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
  

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

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.

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.

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.