Location
Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London, SE2 9AQ

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:36 pm. Standby and overtime opportunities available, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.

Salary
Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Additional standby rota payments and overtime can increase earning potential by up to £8,000 - £10,000 per annum after training completion.

About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works. You will ensure all equipment at the waste treatment site is safe and running efficiently, using proactive and reactive maintenance methods to keep operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include investigating plant failures, diagnosing complex faults, and performing repairs quickly to avoid process interruptions. You will provide technical advice, support, and training to technical trainees when required.
Equipment you will work on includes motors, gearboxes, screw and chain conveyors, centrifuges, various pumps, control gear, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement devices, programmable equipment, chemical handling, and dosing systems. You will also complete statutory checks as required, always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
All necessary PPE, tools, and a company van for duty and on-call work will be provided.

Experience
Relevant experience within mechanical fitting or industry is desirable. Experience working with mechanical equipment such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and control systems is beneficial.

About you
You must have a strong awareness of health and safety issues and be physically fit to work in confined spaces following appropriate training. A valid driving licence is essential. You should be proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
ONC/HNC in Engineering, NVQ, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering is required.