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    Mechanical & Electrical Technician - Reading, United Kingdom - Thames Water

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    What you'll be doing

    as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician
  • Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order 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.
  • Participation in a 24/7 out of hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
  • Examples of equipment that you will be working on include various pumps and associated control gear, 3 phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD's, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
  • Base Location: Rye Meads Sewage Works - SG12 8JY

    Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours per week 7;30 am- 15:36 pm (Plus the inclusion onto a on standby rota for which you will receive additional payment).

    What you should bring to the role

  • NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering.
  • 18th Edition qualification is essential.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
  • Significant experience in electrical systems ideally working in a "true multi-skilled" capacity.
  • A valid driving license is essential.
  • What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary between £25,000 - £36,500 per annum (Subject to your level of experience, skills and qualifications)
  • Company van is provided.
  • 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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 wellbeing.
  • Who are we?

    At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

    Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
    But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

    Working at Thames Water

    At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

    We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

    Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.


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