Mechanical Technician

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open - and this matters even more through a pandemic.
We’re proud of the positive ways of working we’ve adopted during the pandemic, creating a more flexible and dynamic environment so all our colleagues can thrive.
**What you’ll be doing**:
We are currently recruiting either a single-skilled mechanical or dual-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance technician to be based at our Thames Gateway Advanced Water Treatment Works.
You will support the operations and control room team in ensuring the overall operation of the site to treat brackish water abstracted from the River Thames and produce wholesome water fit for drinking into the London water network.Thames Gateway AWTW isthe only water production site in Thames Water that utilizes desalination as part of its water treatment process.
You will be working within multiple disciplined teams that follow a robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in installation projects, mechanical fault finding, project commissioning and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates 24hours a day, 365 days a year.
**Specific responsibilities will be**:

- **Working on various stages of water treatment and their associated equipment, **pumps, gearboxes, valves and penstocks, chemical handling and dosing equipment, air compressor, pneumatic plant, and sampling equipment
- **If you are a dual skilled mechanical & electrical technician** you will also work on three-phase motors, motor control centres including variable speed drives, power distribution equipment, and actuators
- **Investigate process 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
- **Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance work on mechanical or mechanical and electrical equipment**:

- **Provide technical advice to the wider team and contractors** and provide training or support for technical trainees if required
- **Participate in a 24/7 out of hours standby rota** will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment
- **Additionally, you will be required to undertake health and safety checks** and take ownership of your own and your colleague's health and safety by escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible

**What qualifications and experience are we looking for?**:

- Experience in working on large industrial plants and mechanical systems.
- BNC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical or mechanical and electrical engineering is essential
- Qualification in mechanical maintenance NVQ 2/3 would be beneficial although not essential.
- **A valid driving license is essential**:

- Previous experience in a mechanical or mechanical/electrical apprenticeship. If electrically trained, the 18th edition qualification will also be beneficial.
- Be physically capable to carry out the duties of the role as you will work in confined spaces and use breathing apparatus with successful completion of the appropriate training
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are critical

**What’s in it for you?**:

- You will gain experience in a wide range of process plants and equipment. Some of which are innovative investments providing exciting new experiences
- You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training will be given for Health & Safety, technical and processes related to the plant

**A company van will be provided, plus all necessary tools and PPE**
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with a length of service and a wider benefits scheme.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding, and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner.If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working arrangements, and great benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunityemployer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader and we’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Women.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive.This means, that when a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of your role, you’ll be asked to help out our Instant Support Teamto help our customers in their hour of need. This is incredibly rewarding, and you’ll be given full training - it’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.