Job Description

Who are we?

Thames Water is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

What you will be doing

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Technician within our Waste Treatment Division.

Your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. To assist in keeping such a site running, the M&E role consists of the following but is not limited to these main points:

• Working on will be 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
• Investigating 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 and electrical 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\xe2\x80\x99 standby Rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment

What we are looking for:

• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering
• Qualification in mechanical NVQ 2/3 would also be beneficial although not essential
• A valid driving license is essential
• Having previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, with an 18th Edition qualification is essential
• Physically fit as you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial
• Be a time served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a \xe2\x80\x9ctrue multi-skilled\xe2\x80\x9d capacity

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual that can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around you, and you have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team
• Deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
• Teamwork \xe2\x80\x93 We are one team and our end goals are the same
• Proactive \xe2\x80\x93take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively

What\'s in it for you?

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

We\xe2\x80\x99re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

We deliver life\'s essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can\xe2\x80\x99t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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