Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Guildford

We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Waste Water Division, based across Thames Water sites in Esher (KT10 8AU) and Guildford (GU1 1RU) Sewage Treatment Works. You will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge and 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, helping to keep our sites operational for the benefit of our customers. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact by actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician:

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance 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 diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date knowledge, and offering training or support for technical trainees when required.
• Working on equipment such as pumps and control gear, 3‑phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (e.g., 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 relevant training.

Base Location: Guildford STW, Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RU / Esher STW, Farm Road, Esher, KT10 8AU

Work hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–3:36 pm, with standby rota requirements paid in addition. All PPE and tools are provided.

You 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 being desirable.

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 enable 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 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 and overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to an additional £8,000–£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual leave: 24 days per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Generous paternity leave: 4 weeks paid and optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced maternity leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to benefits for health, wellbeing and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people and the planet.

Working at Thames Water:

Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re seeking a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping protect the world’s water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you through the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please let us know. We’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided. It’s a rewarding opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.