Mechanical & Electrical 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 makes this role unique?**
Our technicians and engineers are a vital component of what Thames Water does. Our technicians are key figures on any site and often in the eye of the public. You will help with the day-to-day operation of our sewage treatment works. You will be a team playerand be able to think on your feet and problem solve. Those with a can-do attitude and who can work efficiently are paramount to what we require to enable us to provide an exceptional service to our customers.
**What will this role involve?**
The purpose of this role is to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage treatment works.
This will include planned and preventative maintenance of sewage pumping stations to support the operation of our assets.
The role may also require you to take part in a 1 week in every 6 weeks out of hour's emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.
On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your “workload” and will also be responding to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone which highlights the importance of our high health and safety standards.
**What we are looking for: ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering**:

- **Qualification in mechanical NVQ 2/3 **would also be beneficial although not essential
- A valid driving license is essential
- Having previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, with an **18th Edition qualification **beneficial
- Be physically capable to carry out the duties of the roleas you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training
- **Knowledge and awareness of health and safety** issues are crucial
- Be a time served apprentice with **significant experience in electrical systems** ideally working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity

**We’re looking for you to:**:

- Be a **self-motivated individual** that can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined and have the **desire to learn** from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demandingat times but very rewarding too
- **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
- **Deliver exceptional service** through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
- **Be a team player - **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

**What’s in it for you?**
Our competitive salary package includes, the provision of a**company van, On-Standby payments,**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.You’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working arrangements, and great benefits if you join our team. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer,Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader.
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.