Job title: Mechanical Technician Ref 39225
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training
Salary: Offering up to £36,800 per annum depending on your level of experience
Job grade: A
Closing date: 01/04/2025
We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Technician to join our team within our home county pumping Wastewater Division to be based at our Maple Lodge STW.
As one of the successful candidates, you will be working in multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical 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 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.
* 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, 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.
* Complete statutory checks as required.
* Always work safely and comply with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
What you should bring to the role
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical engineering qualification.
* A valid driving license is essential.
* Physically fit as you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
* Ideally, be a time-served apprentice with considerable experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
* Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment for which you will receive additional payment.
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.
* 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.
* 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?
* Competitive base salary up to £36,800 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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