Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to join our Water Production team to work out of our Fobney Water Treatment Works in Reading RG2 0SF. As a successful candidate, you will be working in multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, planned, reactive, out-of-hours and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

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

• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing 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 VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Reading - Fobney - RG2 0SF.

Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. Company Van, PPE and all Tools are also provided.

What you should bring to the role:

• To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification.
• Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment, including various pumps within the utilities industry, would be beneficial.
• 18TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement; one must be willing to obtain during probation.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
• The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles.
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided.

We are looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, disciplined, with a desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Be proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around 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 given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.