Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Ref: 40506
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm.
Salary: Offering up to £39,000 depending on your level of experience. Plus 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.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at our Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works.
As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
Working within the maintenance team you will follow robust planned maintenance, getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates all year round.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician:
* Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
* Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process, which may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
* Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Working on 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.
* Participating in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.
What you should bring to the role:
* 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.
* 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 in a safe and efficient manner.
* 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 successful completion of the appropriate training.
* A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment such as vehicle and tools are provided.
We are looking for you to:
* Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, disciplined, and have the desire to learn from those around you.
* Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
* Work as part of a team towards common goals.
* Be proactive in making recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
* Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £39,000 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.
* 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with 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.
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.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. 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.
The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.
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.
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.
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.
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