Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team in our clean water Division to be based out of our Farmoor - Oxford - Water Treatment Works. As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will actively help to reduce pollution from our sites. 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 quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and 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 standby rota following the relevant training. Base Location: Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS. Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑3:36 pm. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000‑£10,000. All PPE and tools 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. 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 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 requires physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training. A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earnings potential by up to an additional £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution. Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays). Generous pension scheme through AON. Generous paternity leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced maternity leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay. Access to a range of benefits to support you and your family's health and wellbeing, and finances – annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy & counselling, cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance. We welcome applications from everyone and aim to provide a supportive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr