Hiring Now: M&E Technical Coordinator – UK-Based Opportunity

🌟 Now Hiring: Technical Coordinator (Mechanical & Electrical) – Join the Thames Water Team in Banbury! 🌟

📍 Location: Banbury, OX16 4RZ

💼 Full-Time – 36 hours/week (Mon–Fri)

💷 Up to £42,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a role that combines field-based technical coordination, team collaboration, and real impact on the environment? Join Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services company, as a Technical Coordinator (Mechanical & Electrical) and play a crucial role in keeping the Cherwell area’s wastewater operations running smoothly and efficiently.

 About the Role:

As a Technical Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of our Wastewater Operations Team—working closely with Field Performance Managers and skilled technicians ranging from mechanical and electrical to ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation).

This field-based role is focused on the delivery of essential maintenance work, project coordination, and ensuring all legal, operational, and safety requirements are met. You’ll oversee both internal teams and external contractors, ensuring high plant availability and service quality—all within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

🛠️ Maintenance & Operations Support

• Manage complex job requirements in SAP, including materials, permits, and resource scheduling.
• Plan and execute both reactive and planned maintenance work.
• Optimise treatment process performance and ensure plant equipment is operational.

📊 Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify operational risks and present findings to secure funding and improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of tasks, equipment history, and operational dependencies.

🤝 Stakeholder & Contractor Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors.
• Order materials and third-party services through framework agreements.
• Review RAMS, approve permits, and perform site audits to ensure Health & Safety compliance.

🎓 Technical Leadership

• Use your expertise to provide solutions to technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with statutory maintenance regulations (e.g. generators, lifting equipment, pressure vessels).

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Knowledge

• Mechanical & Electrical or ICA background within Water/Wastewater Treatment or similar industries.
• Proven technical expertise and ability to maintain complex assets.

Skills & Qualities

• Logical thinker with an eye for detail and task dependencies.
• Able to multitask and manage parallel jobs effectively.
• Strong communication, documentation, and IT skills (especially SAP).
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements in utility environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence – this is an essential field-based role (vehicle provided).

💼 What’s in It for You?

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
• Company Van for work-related travel
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days with service)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• Generous Paternity Leave: 4 weeks paid + 2 weeks optional unpaid
• Company Pension Scheme through AON
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other lifestyle perks
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to physiotherapy, counselling, and annual health MOTs
• Shopping Vouchers, life assurance, and more!

🌍 Why Join Thames Water?

At Thames Water, we’re not just about pipes and pumps—we’re about people, purpose, and protecting the planet.

We serve over 16 million customers daily and aim to create a better future through sustainable water management and environmental responsibility. Whether you’re fixing equipment or improving operations, your work makes a real difference.

Here’s what else makes us special:

•  Fast-tracked career opportunities and internal progression
•  Inclusive and diverse team culture
•  Flexible working and supportive leadership
•  Ongoing training and personal development
•  Join our frontline ambassador programme for crisis support training (optional but rewarding)

📅 Apply Now – Don’t Miss Out!

Due to high demand, this vacancy may close early, so apply today to avoid disappointment. Be part of a team that keeps the water flowing, the environment thriving, and communities supported.

Location: Banbury Wastewater Treatment Works, OX16 4RZ
Field-based with provided vehicle
Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Apply Now and Join the Thames Water Family!

Real purpose. Real support. Real opportunities. Let’s shape a better future together.