Mechanical & Electrical Technician

OverviewWe are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Clean Water Division, based at our Camberley Sewage Treatment Works.As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge, and your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and timely manner with minimum supervision, ensuring that all 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, actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical TechnicianCarrying 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. This 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.Examples of equipment you will work on include 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, chemical handling and dosing equipment.Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.Base LocationCamberley STW, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, GU15 3YLWorking Pattern38 Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby rota payments. Overtime opportunities can increase earnings potential by up to a further £8,000–£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.All PPE, tools, and a company van are provided.RequirementsYou must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3.What you should bring to the roleTo thrive in this role, the essential criteria are:You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.You will ideally have 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 will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.A valid driving license 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 a further £8,000–£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsContributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contributionAnnual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays)Generous Pension Scheme through AONGenerous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaidEnhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half payAccess to benefits for health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Who are we?We\'re the UK\'s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people and the planet.Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames WaterDisclaimerDue to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr