We are currently recruiting far Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Bicester Sewage Treatment Works, OX25 2NY. What you'll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. You will investigate plant failures and carry 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. 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 will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling and dosing equipment. Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training. Base Location: Bicester STW - OX25 2NY Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided. You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a "true multi-skilled" capacity. Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently. For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status. 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 license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £45,000 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. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting far Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Bicester Sewage Treatment Works, OX25 2NY. What you'll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. You will investigate plant failures and carry 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. 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 will be various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling and dosing equipment. Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training. Base Location: Bicester STW - OX25 2NY Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase the earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided. You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a "true multi-skilled" capacity. Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently. For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status. 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 license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £45,000 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. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 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 Wate r 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.
We're looking for a Technical Specialist to join our expert Water Production team in Speen , supporting the day-to-day operation of Thames Water's treatment works, reservoirs, groundwater sources, and booster stations .This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our water production assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably-providing high-quality drinking water while minimising risks to customers and the environment.In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for operational teams who need technical advice or guidance when responding to events such as water quality concerns, asset failures, process upsets, or supply risk issues. Using your technical knowledge and the latest digital tools, you'll investigate incidents, raise the right work at the right time, and help field teams resolve issues quickly and effectively.You'll combine operational decision-making with strategic input , supporting both immediate issue resolution and long-term improvement work. You'll contribute to optimisation initiatives, risk reduction plans, and asset performance improvements that shape the future of our water production services.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced operational work, problem-solving, and collaborating closely with production teams to ensure our assets run at their best every day. What you'll be doing as a Technical Specialist Providing technical support and guidance to field teams and stakeholders. Raising, reviewing and signing off on remedial and planned work. Triaging incidents and helping ensure quick, effective resolution. Balancing operational need, cost, and customer impact in decision-making. Collaborating with engineers to find long-term, cost-effective solutions. Ensuring accurate data is captured and processes are followed. Supporting performance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Working across departments to drive continuous improvement. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are Experience working in a technical, operational or customer-focused role. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail with a commitment to data quality and accuracy. Competency with IT systems and office software. A positive mindset and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations. What's in it for you? Offering a starting salary from £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Generous Paternity Leave , including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Technical Specialist to join our expert Water Production team in Speen , supporting the day-to-day operation of Thames Water's treatment works, reservoirs, groundwater sources, and booster stations .This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our water production assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably-providing high-quality drinking water while minimising risks to customers and the environment.In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for operational teams who need technical advice or guidance when responding to events such as water quality concerns, asset failures, process upsets, or supply risk issues. Using your technical knowledge and the latest digital tools, you'll investigate incidents, raise the right work at the right time, and help field teams resolve issues quickly and effectively.You'll combine operational decision-making with strategic input , supporting both immediate issue resolution and long-term improvement work. You'll contribute to optimisation initiatives, risk reduction plans, and asset performance improvements that shape the future of our water production services.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced operational work, problem-solving, and collaborating closely with production teams to ensure our assets run at their best every day. What you'll be doing as a Technical Specialist Providing technical support and guidance to field teams and stakeholders. Raising, reviewing and signing off on remedial and planned work. Triaging incidents and helping ensure quick, effective resolution. Balancing operational need, cost, and customer impact in decision-making. Collaborating with engineers to find long-term, cost-effective solutions. Ensuring accurate data is captured and processes are followed. Supporting performance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Working across departments to drive continuous improvement. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are Experience working in a technical, operational or customer-focused role. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail with a commitment to data quality and accuracy. Competency with IT systems and office software. A positive mindset and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations. What's in it for you? Offering a starting salary from £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Generous Paternity Leave , including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 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 Wate r 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.
In this role, you will help deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy whilst assuring compliance with the Thames Water Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures against an agreed HSW Assurance Plan. What you'll be doing as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Site visits, including assurance and engagement - risk-based, with quantity confirmed depending on business area and requirement. This is a hybrid role, where it is expected that you will be out on site 3 to 4 days a week. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to hold a full, clean UK driving licence. Supporting the delivery of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, including leading on/project management of work packages, briefing stakeholders, etc., to required deadlines. Monitor performance against the Safety, Health and Wellbeing strategy and objectives, system, standards, processes and procedures. Carry out relevant site HSW assurance to highlight good practice, risks and non-compliance. Advise stakeholders (internal and external) and contractors on HSW matters, including compliance with applicable legislation, industry best practice and Thames Water Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures. Advise and support stakeholders in carrying out incident investigations. Opportunity to support high-risk incident investigations. Verify incidents, actions and safety observations being tracked to closure promptly to avoid becoming overdue. Support stakeholders in identifying training requirements, including reviewing and monitoring of Team Skills Register/Training Compliance, etc. Support in the delivery of toolbox talks, inductions and briefings regarding HSW campaigns or concerns. Proactively engage with stakeholders to motivate teams to report safety observations and improvements to raise standards on site. Support individual ad-hoc projects as directed and in line with current business needs and priorities. Performing face fit testing as required. Location: Across the Thames Water patch 36 hours a week What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: NEBOSH Certificate OR extensive experience in operational environments. Full UK Driving licence. Excellent communication, written and verbal skills with a demonstrable ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation. A passion for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, leading by example. Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software. In-depth understanding of UK Safety, Health and Wellbeing Legislation. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Technical knowledge of a related or operational industry, e.g. utilities, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing or construction, is advantageous, though not essential. Understanding of process safety, CDM and or working in the highway. Understanding of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP). What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
In this role, you will help deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy whilst assuring compliance with the Thames Water Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures against an agreed HSW Assurance Plan. What you'll be doing as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Site visits, including assurance and engagement - risk-based, with quantity confirmed depending on business area and requirement. This is a hybrid role, where it is expected that you will be out on site 3 to 4 days a week. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to hold a full, clean UK driving licence. Supporting the delivery of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, including leading on/project management of work packages, briefing stakeholders, etc., to required deadlines. Monitor performance against the Safety, Health and Wellbeing strategy and objectives, system, standards, processes and procedures. Carry out relevant site HSW assurance to highlight good practice, risks and non-compliance. Advise stakeholders (internal and external) and contractors on HSW matters, including compliance with applicable legislation, industry best practice and Thames Water Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures. Advise and support stakeholders in carrying out incident investigations. Opportunity to support high-risk incident investigations. Verify incidents, actions and safety observations being tracked to closure promptly to avoid becoming overdue. Support stakeholders in identifying training requirements, including reviewing and monitoring of Team Skills Register/Training Compliance, etc. Support in the delivery of toolbox talks, inductions and briefings regarding HSW campaigns or concerns. Proactively engage with stakeholders to motivate teams to report safety observations and improvements to raise standards on site. Support individual ad-hoc projects as directed and in line with current business needs and priorities. Performing face fit testing as required. Location: Across the Thames Water patch 36 hours a week What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: NEBOSH Certificate OR extensive experience in operational environments. Full UK Driving licence. Excellent communication, written and verbal skills with a demonstrable ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation. A passion for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, leading by example. Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software. In-depth understanding of UK Safety, Health and Wellbeing Legislation. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Technical knowledge of a related or operational industry, e.g. utilities, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing or construction, is advantageous, though not essential. Understanding of process safety, CDM and or working in the highway. Understanding of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP). What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 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 Wate r 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.
We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Process Technician, advanced based at our Clean Water site at Chingford - E4 7PX. As our Advanced Process Technician, you will provide flexible cover to support the existing operation teams, depending on resource needs and priority. This is a great opportunity for someone ambitious, wanting to help lead a team to success and take that next step towards management.In this role, there will be plenty of opportunities to take ownership of various project work to get stuck into. You will be writing working procedures and instructions, involved in H&S improvements, meeting contractors, raising quotes and bringing an array of new, fresh ideas to the table to improve processes.Utilising your experience on the water treatment works, you will take the lead role in key field-based activities, along with supporting the Performance Manager in managing and coordinating a team of technicians on the site.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 the Process Technician Advanced Provide coaching and mentoring for team members, including apprentices, upskillers and new starters. (for example, Tech 1 training, monitor verification processes, event learning) Provide technical input to help with the delivery of the maintenance plan and promote first-time fixes. (this could include attending planning meetings, inputting into asset availability improvements, and investigating site trips) Work with the performance managers to assist with the smooth running of the team by taking over some day-to-day management or coordinating activities. (for example, assisting with process risk assessments, obtaining quotes, assisting with site inductions and reviewing RAMS) Role model positive behavioural safety and site pride. Support and promote a positive H&S culture. (for example, supporting your colleagues to recognise and raise safety observations, both good and bad, own resolution of issues, identify 'Site Pride' sites, assist with H&S action completion) Step up to help cover activities when the performance manager or technical coordinator is unavailable. Participate in out-of-hours standby rota. Base Location: Chingford - E4 7PX Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities. Upon completion of essential company training. All PPE and tools are provided. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: NVQ 3 in Operating Process Plant - or working towards it. Management qualification - or working towards it. Hands-on operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment process and plant. Proactive - take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively. Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. Teamwork - We are one team, and our end goals are the same. IOSH trained or willing to complete H&S training. A valid driving license is essential. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 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. 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 Wate r 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. 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Process Technician, advanced based at our Clean Water site at Chingford - E4 7PX. As our Advanced Process Technician, you will provide flexible cover to support the existing operation teams, depending on resource needs and priority. This is a great opportunity for someone ambitious, wanting to help lead a team to success and take that next step towards management.In this role, there will be plenty of opportunities to take ownership of various project work to get stuck into. You will be writing working procedures and instructions, involved in H&S improvements, meeting contractors, raising quotes and bringing an array of new, fresh ideas to the table to improve processes.Utilising your experience on the water treatment works, you will take the lead role in key field-based activities, along with supporting the Performance Manager in managing and coordinating a team of technicians on the site.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 the Process Technician Advanced Provide coaching and mentoring for team members, including apprentices, upskillers and new starters. (for example, Tech 1 training, monitor verification processes, event learning) Provide technical input to help with the delivery of the maintenance plan and promote first-time fixes. (this could include attending planning meetings, inputting into asset availability improvements, and investigating site trips) Work with the performance managers to assist with the smooth running of the team by taking over some day-to-day management or coordinating activities. (for example, assisting with process risk assessments, obtaining quotes, assisting with site inductions and reviewing RAMS) Role model positive behavioural safety and site pride. Support and promote a positive H&S culture. (for example, supporting your colleagues to recognise and raise safety observations, both good and bad, own resolution of issues, identify 'Site Pride' sites, assist with H&S action completion) Step up to help cover activities when the performance manager or technical coordinator is unavailable. Participate in out-of-hours standby rota. Base Location: Chingford - E4 7PX Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday. Plus, standby & overtime opportunities. Upon completion of essential company training. All PPE and tools are provided. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: NVQ 3 in Operating Process Plant - or working towards it. Management qualification - or working towards it. Hands-on operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment process and plant. Proactive - take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively. Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. Teamwork - We are one team, and our end goals are the same. IOSH trained or willing to complete H&S training. A valid driving license is essential. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 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. 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 Wate r 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. 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.
Senior ICA Project Engineers - We Need You! Thames Water is calling on experienced, forward-thinking Instrumentation Controls & Automation (ICA) engineers ready to make a real impact on London's water infrastructure.This is more than just a job. It's your chance to modernise water treatment works , protect the environment , and deliver essential services for millions of people every single day. What you'll be doing as a Senior ICA Engineer Oversee the ICA aspects of design development of several water network projects by engineers and consultants from the initial concept design and feasibility stage to contract award. Advise the Technical Assurance team on all PLC, SCADA, Controls, and Instrumentation-related issues across various projects. Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to realise opportunities, enabling scope definition and robust pricing by contractors. Oversee development of Control Philosophy, Functional Design Specification, CFAT and SAT activities. Be responsible for providing the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets. Conduct design reviews to ensure robust and safe solutions that meet business and operational requirements. Ensure that projects meet Thames Water Asset Standards. Ensure that the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor fulfil their responsibilities as stipulated in CDM regulations. Also, ensure that Thames Water project teams carry out the Client's responsibilities. Hybrid - Hampton Coal Wharf.As part of this role, you will be required to be on-site 2-3 days a week, working 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.The successful candidate must have a driver's license and access to a car, but please apply if you don't, as we are open to candidates without a vehicle. What you should bring to the role Hold an Engineering HNC or a degree, or a master's degree in a specific Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical/Electronics engineering Have ICA experience and have worked on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA. Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation. Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries. Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry. Understanding of CDM regulations What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £46,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 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. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets 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 (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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior ICA Project Engineers - We Need You! Thames Water is calling on experienced, forward-thinking Instrumentation Controls & Automation (ICA) engineers ready to make a real impact on London's water infrastructure.This is more than just a job. It's your chance to modernise water treatment works , protect the environment , and deliver essential services for millions of people every single day. What you'll be doing as a Senior ICA Engineer Oversee the ICA aspects of design development of several water network projects by engineers and consultants from the initial concept design and feasibility stage to contract award. Advise the Technical Assurance team on all PLC, SCADA, Controls, and Instrumentation-related issues across various projects. Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to realise opportunities, enabling scope definition and robust pricing by contractors. Oversee development of Control Philosophy, Functional Design Specification, CFAT and SAT activities. Be responsible for providing the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets. Conduct design reviews to ensure robust and safe solutions that meet business and operational requirements. Ensure that projects meet Thames Water Asset Standards. Ensure that the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor fulfil their responsibilities as stipulated in CDM regulations. Also, ensure that Thames Water project teams carry out the Client's responsibilities. Hybrid - Hampton Coal Wharf.As part of this role, you will be required to be on-site 2-3 days a week, working 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.The successful candidate must have a driver's license and access to a car, but please apply if you don't, as we are open to candidates without a vehicle. What you should bring to the role Hold an Engineering HNC or a degree, or a master's degree in a specific Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical/Electronics engineering Have ICA experience and have worked on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA. Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation. Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries. Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry. Understanding of CDM regulations What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £46,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 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. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets 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 (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 Wate r 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.
We currently have a great opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our leakage team In The Thames Valley Area to work on our Water Treatment Works Sites.As the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.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 the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians. Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and complex network assets. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems. Investigation into complex network asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge to assist the delivery of zonal availability and complex pressure management Base Location: Thames Valley Area Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday All PPE and tools are provided What you should bring to the role Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification. Working towards or having achieved a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution. Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in an Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance. Good communication skills. Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA. What's in it for you Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, plus company van. Annual Leave: 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. 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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We currently have a great opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our leakage team In The Thames Valley Area to work on our Water Treatment Works Sites.As the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.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 the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians. Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and complex network assets. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems. Investigation into complex network asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge to assist the delivery of zonal availability and complex pressure management Base Location: Thames Valley Area Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday All PPE and tools are provided What you should bring to the role Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification. Working towards or having achieved a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution. Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in an Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance. Good communication skills. Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA. What's in it for you Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, plus company van. Annual Leave: 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. 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 Wate r 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.
We currently have a great opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our leakage team at our Orpington Water Treatment Works Site.As the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.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 the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians. Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and complex network assets. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems. Investigation into complex network asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge to assist the delivery of zonal availability and complex pressure management Base Location: Orpington WTW - Kent - BR6 0SQ Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday All PPE and tools are provided What you should bring to the role Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification. Working towards or having achieved a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution. Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in an Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance. Good communication skills. Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA. What's in it for you Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, plus company van. Annual Leave: 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. 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 Wate r 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.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We currently have a great opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our leakage team at our Orpington Water Treatment Works Site.As the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, your role will be working predominantly on our Zonal Flow meter estate and ensuring we support our leakage partners in delivering Zonal availability by maintaining the required standard to make sure we drive to deliver a first-time fix or resolution of our regulatory and performance obligations, and that availability and associated performance are maintained.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 the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians. Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and complex network assets. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems. Investigation into complex network asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge to assist the delivery of zonal availability and complex pressure management Base Location: Orpington WTW - Kent - BR6 0SQ Working Pattern: 38 Hours Monday- Friday All PPE and tools are provided What you should bring to the role Ideally, an engineering degree or other appropriate technical qualification. Working towards or having achieved a relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a professional institution. Proven working experience as a senior engineer working in an Electrical Environment delivering SCADA/PLC Installation/Maintenance. Good communication skills. Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software Familiarisation with RTAP/FTAP and Clear SCADA. What's in it for you Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience, plus company van. Annual Leave: 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. 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 Wate r 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.
