We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our Water Production team to work out of our Farmoor water treatment works

As the successful candidate, you will be working in a multi-discipline teams and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled, Plan and reactive, out of hours and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician

• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Using technical equipment such as various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure  measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.

Base Location: Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS,

Working Pattern : 38 Hours Monday- Friday plus standby and overtime opportunities.

What you should bring to the role

• To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification
• Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector
• 18th Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential
• The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles
• A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution

Thames Water: Your Forces-Friendly Employer

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 15 million customers relying on us to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, community and planet thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us where we want to be in the years and decades to come. As you build your career outside of the military, Thames Water provides plenty of opportunities to utilise the skills you have developed. We can support you through the transition and beyond with our dedicated military network. We actively engage with and support military leavers, their families, and Reservists, as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.