Mechanical & Electrical Technician

This full time Mechanical & Electrical Technician post sits within Pertemps Thames Water at Merton Wells, where the Ring Mains require skilled upkeep. The successful candidate will inspect, maintain, fault-find, test, install, modify and repair mechanical plant plus associated electrical equipment. Work must be completed safely, efficiently and on schedule with minimal supervision, keeping every site operational for customers. Practical knowledge of both disciplines, diagnostic ability and a methodical approach are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 yearly, dependent upon skills and experience. By reducing pollution, this technician directly supports Thames Water's environmental targets.

We are currently recruiting far Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our team in our Ring Mains at Merton Wells.

As a successful candidate, you will using your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment, in a safe efficient timely and effective manner with minimum supervision allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefits of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. You will investigate 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. You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.

Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be 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.

Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base

Location:

Merton Wells – Al9 5PE.

Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday
- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm.

All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card 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 up skill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
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 allow 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 the successful completion of the appropriate training. A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

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