We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Bracknell Sewage Treatment Works.
As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your 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, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit 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.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician
* Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
* Investigating plant failures and carrying 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.
* Providing technical advice, referring to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Working on 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.
* Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.
Base Location
Bracknell STW, Hazlewood Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 5QZ
Working Pattern
38 hours, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.
What you should bring to the role
* You should be a time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
* Ideally, you have been up‑skilled 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.
* Physical fitness is required, as you will work in confined spaces, with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
* A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 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.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* 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).
* 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 wide range of benefits to help you take care of your health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).
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.
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work.
We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats or anything else, just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
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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