Technician Dual-skilled

**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.
**About the role**:
We are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical technician to ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works are running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. Day to day duties will include:

- Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents
- Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns.
- Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Using technical equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3 phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD’s, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers,variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.

**To be successful you will have the following skills and experience**:

- You should have significant experience of electrical and mechanical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Minimum of ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.
- Ideally you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety policies and processes are essential.
- The work will require physical fitness; as you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
- Participation in a 24/7 out of hours’ standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment for which you will receive additional payment.
- A valid driving licence is essential.
- You will need to undertake role specific training to fulfil any safety and team competency requirements.

**What’s in it for you?**
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.
Working hours are 38 a week, Monday to Friday. After training, you will be included on the standby rota, for which you receive standby and call-out payments, as well as overtime.
A company van, all necessary tools, and PPE will be provided.
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?a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packedfull of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.