Location
Hampton Water Treatment Works, TW12 2ES, London

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000

Salary
Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Hampton Water Treatment Works. Your role will be to ensure all equipment at the waste treatment works runs safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods to keep the site operational. You will investigate plant failures and perform repairs quickly and efficiently to avoid process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults and managing repairs during incidents.
You will provide technical advice, maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees as required. Equipment you will work on includes motors, gearboxes, screw and chain conveyors, centrifuges, various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable chemical handling and dosing equipment.
Completing statutory checks and always working safely in compliance with Health and Safety guidance and procedures is essential. All PPE and tools are provided.
There has never been a better time to join Thames Water as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising environmental impact, and reducing our carbon footprint.

Experience
Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or holding NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.

About you
- A problem solver able to identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalate when necessary.
- Excellent communicator providing technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to work pressures and a constantly changing environment.
- Able to work with minimum supervision, using own initiative to design and meet standards.
- Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- Team player who respects others, provides helpful feedback, and supports the development of colleagues.
- IT literate.
- Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3, or equivalent experience.

Additional Attributes
- Self-motivated with a disciplined, can-do attitude.
- Takes ownership of faults, investigates thoroughly, and identifies the best solution to resolve issues effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the team.
- Proactive in recommending improvements and communicating effectively.
- Willingness to be trained in safety procedures and maintain high health and safety standards.