Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ

Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Ref: 38225

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 38 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training

Salary: Offering up to £39,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 14/02/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works.

As the successful candidate, you will be working in a multi-discipline team and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown.

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.

What you'll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician:

• 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 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.
• Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.

What should you 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 with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
• 18th Edition.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, 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 restricted spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as vehicles and tools are provided.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £39,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience.
• Standby and overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 to £10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Annual Leave 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.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

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.

Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

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.

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.