Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Ref: 38670
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Newbury - RG19 3TL
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm
Salary: Offering a salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience
Job grade: A
Closing date: 21/04/2025
About the role:
We're currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in the Newbury area. 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'll 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.
* Provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
Some of the equipment that you'll 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.
Base Location: Newbury - RG19 3TL.
Working Pattern: 38 hours a week, Monday - Friday 7.30 am – 3.36 pm plus inclusion on a standby rota, for which you will receive additional payment. All PPE, tools, van and fuel card are provided.
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 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 diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
* The work will require you to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
* A valid driving license is essential and all necessary equipment such as vehicles and tools are provided.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum.
* 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days 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.
* The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.
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.
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.
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.
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