Location
Riverside STW, Rainham, Essex, RM12 8QS

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 Wastewater Division at the Riverside STW site. 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 all sites remain operational, helping to reduce pollution and positively impact the environment.

You will carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment following company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. Investigating plant failures and performing repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions will be a key responsibility. This may include diagnosing complex faults and repairing equipment during incidents.

You will provide technical advice, stay up to date with technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees when required. Equipment you will work on includes various pumps and control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.

You will also participate in a standby rota after completing the relevant training. 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 Thames Water's environmental impact while developing your multi-skilled expertise in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Experience
Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems, ideally with multi-skilled experience including mechanical qualifications (NVQ2/3 or equivalent). Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying, or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment is essential. Candidates with only mechanical or electrical experience will be considered for development to dual-skilled status.

About you
Strong knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues is crucial. You must be physically fit to work in confined spaces following appropriate training. A valid driving licence is essential. You should be proactive, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment.

Qualifications
Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications such as ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. Mechanical NVQ2/3 or equivalent upskill is highly desirable.