Location
Beckton Sewage Treatment Works.

Hours
38 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000 - £10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. As the successful candidate, you will be working in a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled, 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 to Thames Water by performing a range of assigned front-line activities, including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem-solving to ensure that services are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards. This will include planned and preventive maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant. You will investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process, which may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents. You will also provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required. Examples of equipment you will be working on include motors, gearboxes, conveyors, various pumps, and associated control gear, as well as electronic control systems and chemical handling equipment. Completing statutory checks as required and always working safely while complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures is essential.

Experience
You should be a time-served apprentice or have significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship is preferred.

About you
You should be self-motivated, disciplined, and have a desire to learn from those around you. You must take ownership of responding quickly to faults and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. Teamwork is essential, as well as being proactive in making recommendations and improvements around the site.

Qualifications
ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering, with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial. 18th Edition certification is required. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial, and the work may require you to work in confined spaces upon completion of appropriate training. A valid driving licence is essential.