Mechanical Technician

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at Ashford Common - TW15 1RU Water production site.

As The Successful Candidate, you will be carrying out planned maintenance on all our Mechanical assets on our various sites. This role will involve at times, fault finding, diagnosing, and fixing critical asset failures.

• Base Location: Ashford Common - TW15 1RU.
• Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36 pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• A valid UK driving license is essential.
• All necessary equipment such as vehicles, PPE and tools are provided.

What you’ll be doing as The Mechanical Technician

• Working on various pumps, involved in water transfer within water treatment works and transmission of water throughout the network as well as smaller chemical dosing pumps.
• Investigating mechanical plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions for our customers.
• This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby Rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.

What you should bring to the role

• A time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical systems. With NVQ or C&G, level 3 in mechanical engineering an up-skill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is essential.
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utility industry would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
• Due to the nature of the role a Full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £36,800 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.

Who are we?
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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
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.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.