We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at the Ashford Common - TW15 1RU Water production site.
As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision. Your work will help ensure all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers and contribute to Thames Water’s environmental impact by reducing pollution from our sites.
Responsibilities
* Work 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.
* Investigate mechanical plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions for our customers.
* Investigate and diagnose complex faults and carry out repairs during incidents.
* Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures to improve plant resilience.
* Provide technical advice to the wider team, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Participate in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota after a suitable period of training and assessment.
Working Pattern
Base Location: Ashford Common - TW15 1RU.
38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities. Earnings can increase by up to a further £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
What you should bring to the role
* Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical systems or possessing an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.
* Problem solver, able to identify potential issues, implement solutions or escalations.
* Excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
* Resilient, adapting to pressure of work and a constantly changing environment.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative, to design to standards.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.
* Team player who works in many different teams, shows respect for others, provides helpful feedback and supports development of others.
* Full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you
* Salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a company van, tools and PPE.
* Contributory pension – defined contribution, maximum of 12%, 2× employee contribution.
* Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous pension scheme through AON.
* Generous paternity leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
* Enhanced maternity leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
* Access to a range of benefits: annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
About Thames Water
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us each 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 need help from passionate, skilled people committed to making a difference.
Our Commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and strive to support you throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments – extra time, accessible formats or anything else – let us know. We’re here to help.
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.
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