Location
Hampton Water Treatment Works, Hampton, London, TW12 2ES

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, plus company van, tools and PPE provided

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 repairing during incidents. You will provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees as required. Equipment you will work on includes motors, gearboxes, screw/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. You will also complete statutory checks as required and always work safely in compliance with Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Benefits
Contributory pension scheme (Defined Contribution) with up to 12% employer contribution, 24 days annual leave increasing to 28 with length of service plus bank holidays, performance-related pay plan linked to company targets, generous paternity and enhanced maternity leave, access to health and wellbeing benefits including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

About Thames Water
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a greener future by tackling climate change, minimising environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint. Working at Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse and inclusive environment where you can make a real difference every day.

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
- Strong problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalate as needed
- Excellent communicator, able to provide technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors
- Resilient and adaptable to work pressures and changing environments
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision, taking 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
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent time-served apprenticeship qualification