Location
Coppermills - East London - E17 7HE

Hours
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, plus company van, tools, and PPE

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Clean Water Division. In this role, 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 safely, efficiently, and effectively with minimum supervision. Your work will ensure our sites remain operational, helping to reduce pollution and positively impact Thames Water's environmental footprint.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prioritising health, safety, and wellbeing by complying with Health and Safety regulations and Thames Water’s guidelines.
- Undertaking reactive and planned maintenance, responding to alarms, fault finding, fixing issues or escalating as necessary.
- Installing new plant and equipment in line with current standards and regulations.
- Recording work and asset information to improve business performance and identifying potential risks for resolution.
- Providing specialist technical advice and coaching, including supporting the apprenticeship programme.
- Delivering excellent customer service by interacting professionally and respectfully with internal and external customers.

All necessary PPE, tools, and a company van will be provided when on duty and on call. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the environment and contribute to Thames Water’s mission to build a better future for customers, communities, and the planet.

Experience
Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical and electrical systems or holding NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.

About you
- A problem solver who can identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalate when necessary.
- An excellent communicator able to provide technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to the pressures of work and a constantly changing environment.
- Able to work with minimum supervision, using own initiative to meet design and standards.
- Knowledgeable and aware of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- A team player who respects others, provides helpful feedback, and supports the development of colleagues.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.