Electrical and Mechanical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Electrical and Mechanical Technician Ref 40087

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Esher - Surrey - KT10 8AU

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Plus you will be included on a 1 week in every 6 weeks out of hours emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.

Salary: Offering base salary up to £39,000 per annum plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earning by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 20/03/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded person to join our Esher team as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician.

In this role, you will be required to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage pumping stations in the Esher Surrey area.

Working in multi-disciplinary teams that are responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment.

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 and networks.

What will you be doing as an Electrical and Mechanical Technician?

• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
• Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment, and diagnosing and repairing faults in systems and plants.
• 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 include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship.
• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering is crucial.
• Experience in maintaining, testing, installing and fault diagnosis on electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work requires you to work in confined spaces with the successful completion of appropriate training.
• You will require a valid driving licence.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering base salary up to £39,000 per annum plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earning by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.
• A company van, all PPE and tools are provided.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.