Mechanical Technician - London, United Kingdom - Thames Water

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    What you'll be doing

    as a Mechanical Technician:
  • Conducting scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures, such as various pumps and associated control gear, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, pipework, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
  • Investigating plant failures and conducting repairs.
  • Provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge.
  • Provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
  • What should you bring to the role?

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical engineering qualification.
  • Physically fit as you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
  • 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.
  • A valid driving license is essential.
  • What's in it for you?

    This is an exciting role and gives the successful person a great chance to make improvements and grow within the role.

    Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

  • Offering up to £36,840 per annum depending on experience and skills.
  • Annual Leave Grade A - 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.
  • Working hours: 38 hours per week.
  • Base Location: Crossness STW, East London.
  • 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 must 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.