This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanical maintenance technician to join a close-knit team which varies in age and ability, all performing at a high level. This role offers great learning potential with the ability to cross-skill into other disciplines.
As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.
You will also investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
Provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
If this is you, we are looking for someone to join our Operations Team in Wastewater
who offers a brilliant opportunity for you to establish a career with Thames Water in frontline operations.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical Technician
Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures, ensuring we continuously improve the mechanical asset base.
Maintaining technical equipment such as Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gear boxes, high-pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers and associated control gear, automatic valves and penstocks.
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.
Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site.
Ensure all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance training, is up to date.
Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.Base Location – Oxford STW - OX4 4YU
Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -3:36 pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.
Equipment: All PPE, tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering is crucial.
Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.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.
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
24 days of annual leave per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
Generous Pension Scheme through AON
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to 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 to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Salary description
£39000.00 - £39000.00 per year