Location
Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, Abbey Wood, South East London, SE2 9AQ

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Standby and overtime opportunities available, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Additional earnings from standby rota payments and overtime can increase this by £8,000 - £10,000 per annum.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Wastewater Division. You will use your mechanical and electrical expertise to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision. Your work ensures all sites remain operational, helping to reduce pollution and improve Thames Water's environmental impact.
- Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment following company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
- Investigate plant failures and perform repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults.
- Provide technical advice, maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees as required.
- Work on equipment such as pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, electronic control systems (VSDs), automatic valves, penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
- Participate in a standby rota after completing relevant training.
All PPE and tools are provided for this role.

Experience
- Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
- Mechanical qualification (NVQ2/3) or willingness to upskill to dual-skilled status.
- Experience working safely and efficiently on mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
- Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, with successful completion of appropriate training.
- Valid driving licence is essential.

About you
- Motivated and skilled technician eager to contribute to environmental improvements.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in standby rota and overtime to support operational needs.
- Committed to continuous learning and development.

Qualifications
- Electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
- Mechanical NVQ2/3 qualification or commitment to upskill mechanically.
- Essential company training to be completed for standby and overtime eligibility.