Single Skilled Engineer

We are currently seeking a Single Skilled Mech Engineer, to support a specialist maintenance team. The role includes plant PPMs, maintenance, fault diagnose, repair as appropriate mechanical plant on one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Europe. Working within the team you will follow robust maintenance plans as well as assisting in the setting up of new stores and inventory management system.   What you’ll be doing as a Single Skilled Engineer The successful candidate will be working in a multi-disciplined team and will be responsible for carrying out scheduled mandates PPMs and CBM on mechanical equipment in compliance with Thames Water procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. The role will include actioning the plant lubrication and oil monitoring plan according to Thames lubrication plans, ensuring equipment’s performance. You will be expected to provide assistance in the pump lifting & chain inspection programme. Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, various pumps, and associated control gears. The role will develop into the central point of contact for the sites parts and inventory management process. What should you bring to the role? Experience working on related industry stores department or similar store/parts department skills transferrable from another sector, would be beneficial. Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential. The work will require physical fitness as you will work in within and manual handling and often physically demanding role. A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary between £30,000 and 32,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 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. 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. Find out more about working at Thames Water. 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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way. 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.