Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Reporting To

MEICA and Capital Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose

To deliver essential maintenance, renewal, and enhancement of mechanical and electrical systems within the water industry, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role offers opportunities to grow and develop in a safety-first, client-centric, and collaborative environment.

Location

You will be based within our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) and capital maintenance team, working across water industry infrastructure projects in the UK, with a focus on enhancing asset life and ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. The role may involve working at various sites.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial water industry environment.

• Conduct fault finding, corrective maintenance, and repairs to ensure operational efficiency.

• Replace, repair, and install new mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in accordance with BS7671 18th Edition standards.

• Ensure compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and promote safe working practices.

• Complete accurate and timely record-keeping, including paper and electronic documentation.

• Work independently and collaboratively, using initiative to plan and manage workloads.

• Participate in a variety of tasks, adapting to changing team dynamics and supporting colleagues.

• Undertake relevant training, including specialist equipment training by manufacturers, to maintain and enhance skills.

• Be available for emergency call-outs and flexible working hours to meet business needs.

• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

• Actively contribute to a positive team morale and uphold company values.

Measures of Success

• High-quality maintenance and repairs, as evidenced by positive feedback from site teams and clients.

• Reliable operation of mechanical and electrical systems, minimizing downtime.

• 100% compliance with safety protocols and BS7671 18th Edition standards.

• Timely and legible completion of all paperwork and documentation.

• Consistent delivery of work within agreed deadlines and service levels.

• Positive contribution to team morale and client satisfaction.

Service Standards

• Provide hands-on, proactive support to colleagues.

• Maintain a professional and tidy appearance.

• Demonstrate a courteous and prompt telephone manner.

• Acknowledge or action all correspondence within 48 hours.

• Submit reports within 1 day of the close of the reporting period.

• Consistently meet or exceed agreed divisional service levels.

Person Specification

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Education

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) (E)

• Proficiency in BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (E)

• Good general education (E)

Experience

• Industrial experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance (E)

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols (E)

• Steady work record (E)

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial environment, particularly in the water industry (E)

• Ability to perform fault finding, repairs, and installations (E)

• Valid UK driver’s license (E)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on own initiative (E)

• Team player with flexibility in hours and tasks (E)

• Proficiency in completing paper and electronic records (E)

• Commitment to health and safety standards (E)

• Desirable certifications: City & Guilds in related disciplines, CSCS card, Emergency First Aid, Manual Handling, or Abrasive Wheels (D)

Attitude

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work (E)

• Excellent attendance record (E)

• Non-smoker during working hours (E)

Benefits

• Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.

• Online GP service (24/7, 365 days a year).

• Employee assistance programme.

• My Rewards portal with access to thousands of retail discounts.

• Life assurance.

• Cycle to work, salary finance, and give-as-you-earn schemes.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

• Reward and recognition scheme.

About Us

We are a leading provider of infrastructure services in the water industry, with over 140 years of combined engineering and infrastructure experience. As a Top 100 UK company, we actively support and recruit army veterans and foster an inclusive environment through our ENABLE inclusion networks. Our values—responsibility, openness, collaboration, and ambition—shape our culture, ensuring we deliver essential services while creating a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.