Location
Beckton, IG11 0AD

Hours
38 Hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30 - 15:36. Inclusion onto a standby rota for which additional payment will be provided.

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by an additional £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites. As the successful candidate, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for carrying out scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdown. Key responsibilities include investigating plant failures, diagnosing complex faults, providing technical advice, and supporting technical trainees. You will work on various equipment, including motors, gearboxes, pumps, and electronic control systems. Participation in a standby rota is required following relevant training.

Experience
You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

About you
Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial. The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in restricted spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training. A valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications
All necessary equipment, such as vehicles and tools, are provided. For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status.