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Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
£45,000.00/Year
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Description

Location
Waddon Water Treatment Works, Croydon, with travel across Southwest London including Epsom, Battersea, and Addington.

Hours
Full Time - 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm, plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities.

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will utilize your mechanical and electrical knowledge to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical plants and associated electrical equipment. Your work will ensure that all our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring health, safety, and well-being by complying with Health and Safety regulations and Thames Water’s guidelines.
- Undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms, and fault finding.
- Recording work and asset information to improve business performance and identifying potential risks.
- Providing specialist technical advice and coaching staff, including apprentices.
- Delivering excellent customer experience and interacting professionally with all customers.

Requirements

Experience
You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or possess NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.

About you
- A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions.
- An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to the pressures of work in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- A team player who respects others and supports their development.
- Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications
NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering is preferred.

Expiry date: 31/07/2025
Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£45,000.00
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Croydon