Location
Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, Abbey Wood, South East London, SE2 9AQ

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm. Standby and overtime opportunities available, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Additional earnings possible through standby rota payments and overtime.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Wastewater Division. 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 help ensure all sites remain operational, supporting Thames Water’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and pollution.
- Carry out scheduled planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment following company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
- Investigate plant failures and perform repairs promptly to avoid process interruptions, including diagnosing complex faults and responding during incidents.
- Provide technical advice, maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, and support or train technical trainees as needed.
- Work on equipment such as pumps, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems (VSDs), automatic valves, penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
- Participate in a standby rota after completing relevant training.
All necessary PPE and tools are provided.

Experience
- Time-served electrical apprentice with significant experience working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
- Mechanical qualification (NVQ2/3) or equivalent upskill is crucial to perform dual-skilled duties.
- Experience in electrical systems and mechanical plant maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modification, and repair.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
- Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, with successful completion of appropriate training.
- Valid driving licence is essential; all necessary equipment including vehicle and tools are provided.
- Candidates with mechanical or electrical experience only will be considered for development to dual-skilled status.

About you
Enthusiastic, reliable, and safety-conscious individual committed to maintaining operational excellence. Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Qualifications
- Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification such as ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
- Mechanical NVQ2/3 or equivalent upskill is essential to meet the dual-skilled requirements.