Mechanical & Electrical Technician

7 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About the role:

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to Join our teams within our Clean and Wastewater Divisions in the Thames Valley & Home counties regions.

As one off the successful candidates, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams 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 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.
You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing 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.
Completing statutory checks as required.
Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.Base Location:  Thames Water operates several facilities within our clean and wastewater divisions throughout the Thames Valley area, allowing for placement based on your geographical location.

Working Pattern 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

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 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.
A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment, such as vehicles and tools are provided.
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 is also very rewarding.
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.
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.
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 £39,000 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?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

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