Location
Crossness STW, London, SE2 9AQ

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm

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

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Pumping team at Crossness 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, supporting our customers and helping to reduce environmental pollution.

Your responsibilities will include carrying out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in line with company procedures to minimise breakdowns, investigating plant failures and performing repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions, and providing technical advice and training support when required. You will work on equipment such as pumps, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems including VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.

You will also participate in a standby rota after completing the necessary training. All PPE, tools, a company van, and a fuel card are provided.

Experience
- Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems in a multi-skilled capacity.
- Ideally upskilled with mechanical qualifications (NVQ2/3) to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
- Candidates with only mechanical or electrical experience will be considered for development to dual-skilled status.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
- Physical fitness is required to work in confined spaces after completing relevant training.
- A valid driving licence is essential; all necessary equipment including vehicle and tools are provided.

About you
Reliable, safety-conscious, and motivated to work both independently and as part of a team. You should be adaptable and willing to participate in training and standby duties. A commitment to maintaining high standards and supporting environmental goals is important.

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