Location
Coppermills Water Treatment Site, East London, E17 7HE

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby and overtime opportunities

Salary
Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Standby rota payments and overtime can increase earnings by an additional £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Coppermills Water Treatment Site. You will use your mechanical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify, or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment safely, efficiently, and with minimum supervision. Your work ensures that all sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers and helps reduce pollution, positively impacting Thames Water's environmental footprint.

Key responsibilities include investigating plant failures and performing repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions, diagnosing complex faults, and providing technical advice and training to trainees if required. You will work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, screw/chain conveyors, centrifuges, various pumps, control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems including VSDs, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, variable speed drives, chemical handling, and dosing equipment. You will also complete statutory checks and always comply with Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

All PPE, tools, and a van are provided to support you in your role.

Experience
Time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical and electrical systems or holding an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.

About you
- A problem solver who can identify potential issues and implement solutions or escalate when necessary.
- An excellent communicator, able to provide technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
- Resilient and adaptable to the pressures of work and a constantly changing environment.
- Able to work with minimum supervision, using own initiative to meet design and standards.
- Knowledgeable and aware of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
- A team player who works well with different teams, shows respect, provides helpful feedback, and supports others' development.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent mechanical apprenticeship qualification.