Overview
Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 42529
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Wantage - OX12 0DL
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time (38 hours)
Salary: Offering up to £45,000 per annum depending on your level of experience, 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. Job grade: A
Closing date: 23/10/2025
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.
* Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process, including diagnosing complex faults and repairing during incidents.
* Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Work on equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3‑phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (e.g. VSDs), automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
* Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
Base Location: Wantage - OX12 0DL
Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunities increase earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.
All PPE and tools are provided.
You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
What you should bring to the role
Essential criteria:
* You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
* Ideally, you will have upskilled 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.
* The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
* A valid driving license 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% -2x employee contribution.
* Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the 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 benefits to help you and your family’s health, wellbeing, and finances – e.g., annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. Thames Water aims to build a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet. It’s a big job, and we need passionate and skilled people to help us achieve our goals.
Thames Water is a diverse place to work with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
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 adjustments, such as extra time or accessible formats, please let us know; we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided, and it’s a rewarding experience to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications 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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