Based at Hatfield Hyde, this full-time Mechanical Technician post supports maintenance at Mill Green STW. The successful applicant will keep waste treatment equipment safe and operational through planned and reactive work. Duties include investigating plant failures, diagnosing complex faults, and completing repairs promptly to prevent process disruption. Proactive servicing and inspection of machinery form a key part of the position. Candidates should demonstrate strong mechanical fitting abilities, fault-finding skills, and the capacity to work both independently and within a team.
Pertemps Thames Water offers a salary of up to £39,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience.
This role contributes directly to environmental targets, including carbon reduction and minimising ecological impact.
About the role: We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Mill Green STW. As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is safe to use and running efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods to assist in keeping such a site running. There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.
What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Technician
- Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
- You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Examples of equipment that you will be working 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, programmable, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
- Completing statutory checks as required.
- Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
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 holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
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.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).
Base Location and Working Pattern
Base Location – Mill Green STW – AL9 5PE. Working Pattern: 38 hours per week Monday-Friday. 7:30 am -3:36pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 – £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.
All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.
What you should bring to the role
- ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering 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.
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.
Why choose us?
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.
Come and join the Thames Water family.
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