Location
Deephams STW, Enfield, London, N9 0BA

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota. Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, with additional earnings from standby rota payments and overtime.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Waste Water Division at Deephams STW. In this role, 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 will ensure our sites remain operational, helping to reduce pollution and positively impact the environment.
- 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 needed.
- Work on equipment such as pumps, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (VSDs), automatic valves and 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 necessary PPE, tools, a company van, and a fuel card are provided.

Experience
- Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience working in a multi-skilled electrical systems capacity.
- Experience or upskilling in mechanical qualifications (NVQ2/3) to enable safe and efficient maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
- For candidates with only mechanical or electrical experience, development to dual-skilled status will be supported.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
- Physical fitness is required due to working in confined spaces, with successful completion of appropriate training.
- Valid driving licence is essential; all necessary equipment including vehicle and tools are provided.

About you
Reliable, safety-conscious, and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You are committed to continuous learning and development to enhance your multi-skilled capabilities.

Qualifications
- Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
- ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
- Mechanical NVQ2/3 qualification or willingness to upskill is crucial.