Location
Hampton Water Treatment Works - TW12 2ES

Hours
Full Time - 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:36 pm, plus standby & overtime opportunities.

Salary
Up to £37,000 per annum, with potential earnings increase of £8,000 - £10,000 through standby rota payments and overtime.

About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Hampton Water Treatment Works (WTW). As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents. You will work on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and associated control gear, while completing statutory checks and always adhering to Health and Safety guidance.

Experience
ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering qualification is crucial. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.

About you
You should be a self-motivated individual who can immerse yourself in the team, disciplined, eager to learn, and possess a can-do attitude. You must take ownership of responding quickly to faults, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be proactive in recommending improvements around the site.

Qualifications
A valid driving licence is essential, and physical fitness is required as the work involves confined spaces. You must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures and have knowledge of health and safety standards.