Location
Chertsey STW (KT16 0AR) and other Waste Treatment sites across the Mole & Wey Area including Crawley STW (RH10 3NW), Earlswood STW (RH2 7QH), Esher STW (KT10 8AU) and Hockford STW (GU24 0DE).

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments. Overtime opportunities are available, potentially increasing earnings by £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 standby rota payments and overtime opportunities. Performance-related pay linked to company targets is also available.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Home Counties Treatment team. This regional role involves travel across multiple treatment sites within the Mole & Wey Area. 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 all sites remain operational, supporting Thames Water’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and pollution.

Key responsibilities include supporting site teams with scheduled planned maintenance, investigating and repairing plant failures promptly to avoid process interruptions, and providing technical advice and training to trainees if required. Equipment you will work on includes pumps, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves, penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

You will participate in a standby rota following relevant training and liaise with technical coordinators, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders across wastewater treatment. PPE, tools, a company van, and a fuel card are provided to support your role.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact while developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Experience
Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience working in a multi-skilled capacity. Experience in electrical systems and ideally upskilled with a mechanical qualification (NVQ2/3) to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently. Candidates with mechanical or electrical experience only will be considered for development to dual-skilled status.

About you
Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces following appropriate training. Strong knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues. Reliable and able to work with minimal supervision. A valid driving licence is essential. You should be committed to making a difference and working collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications
Electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. Mechanical NVQ2/3 qualification or willingness to upskill is crucial. Completion of essential company training to participate in standby rota.