Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 45373 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours Monday- Friday 7:30am-3:36pm Salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a company van, tools, and PPE Job grade A Closing date 16/06/2026
We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works.
You will use your mechanical and electrical 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, ensuring all sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact by 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.
* Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid interruptions to the process, which may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
* Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and give 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 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.
* Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
Base location: Maple Lodge STW – WD3 9SF
Working pattern: 38 Hours – Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm
Equipment provided: All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card.
Required experience and qualifications:
* Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ level 2/3, or C&G level 3 in Electrical Engineering, with an up‑skill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
What you should bring to the role
* Time‑served apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
* 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 develop the right people to dual‑skilled status.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
* Physical fitness required to work in confined spaces with appropriate training.
* A valid driving licence is essential; 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 and overtime opportunities can increase earnings by up to £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 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 benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances: annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. If you need any adjustments, such as extra time or accessible formats, please let us know and we will support you throughout the recruitment process.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date.
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