Mechanical Technician

We have a fantastic opportunity for to join Thames Water as a Mechanical Technician to be based at our wastewater treatment site on the outskirts of Oxford.

You will be working in a newly created frontline support team of technicians responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations and improvements of wastewater treatment processes for the project upgrade within the Thames Valley North Area of Waste & Bioresources Operations.

You will also investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.

As the Mechanical Technician, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our wastewater Treatment sites is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical equipment.

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 that 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 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.

• Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
• 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 Working Pattern 38 Hours 5 over 7 days

All PPE and tools are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical systems. With NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering
• Experience working on large industrial plant equipment, including various pumps within the utilities industry, would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.

• A valid driving license is essential.
• Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment, for which you will receive additional payment.

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.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.