32863 - Mechanical Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,320 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sunbury-on-Thames |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Environment Agency |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 32863 |
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Want to make a difference and help water conveyance within Thames area’s Flood and Costal Risk Management (FCRM)?
Predominantly working across Thames and parts of Hertfordshire and North London, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) Engineers provide vital, in house, maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from 1940’s pumps and Navigable Locks up to the very latest PLC controlled systems.
As a MEICA Mechanical Engineer your day-to-day role will see you travelling across the region (work vehicle provided) conducting routine maintenance activities, reactive maintenance and attending breakdowns. Additionally carrying out small projects such as gearbox and drive system replacements.
These posts are full-time. The team currently work a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off.
You will be required to take on an Incident Response role as part of your contract. Typically, this will be on call MEICA on a 6-week rotation.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed to succeed. You will be provided with a van, all the necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment to enable you to complete your job safely.
The team
The Field MEICA team is an integral part of the Local FCRM Operations department, undertaking asset management, maintenance and incident response. We are a small team of mechanically skilled members.
The team supports both flood risk management and waterways, providing mechanical assistance to the business, making sure our assets are operating, fit for purpose and safe.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
Ability to work in a small, dispersed team, potentially the sole engineer on site
Able to make informed, effective, engineering decisions and repairs in a timely manner
Able to confidently access assemblies or platforms using ladders and stairwells
Use supplied Personal Electronic Devices to accurately record maintenance activities, faults and repairs
Ability to work in all weather conditions in a mix of urban and rural environments
A valid UK manual driving license
Ability to travel to your base depot within 60 minutes to meet urgent business needs
Desirable:
Experience of Hydraulic and mechanical drive systems
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
Nationally recognised Welding qualification
You'll have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to complement and enhance your existing capabilities
Predominantly working across Thames and parts of Hertfordshire and North London, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) Engineers provide vital, in house, maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from 1940’s pumps and Navigable Locks up to the very latest PLC controlled systems.
As a MEICA Mechanical Engineer your day-to-day role will see you travelling across the region (work vehicle provided) conducting routine maintenance activities, reactive maintenance and attending breakdowns. Additionally carrying out small projects such as gearbox and drive system replacements.
These posts are full-time. The team currently work a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off.
You will be required to take on an Incident Response role as part of your contract. Typically, this will be on call MEICA on a 6-week rotation.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed to succeed. You will be provided with a van, all the necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment to enable you to complete your job safely.
The team
The Field MEICA team is an integral part of the Local FCRM Operations department, undertaking asset management, maintenance and incident response. We are a small team of mechanically skilled members.
The team supports both flood risk management and waterways, providing mechanical assistance to the business, making sure our assets are operating, fit for purpose and safe.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
Ability to work in a small, dispersed team, potentially the sole engineer on site
Able to make informed, effective, engineering decisions and repairs in a timely manner
Able to confidently access assemblies or platforms using ladders and stairwells
Use supplied Personal Electronic Devices to accurately record maintenance activities, faults and repairs
Ability to work in all weather conditions in a mix of urban and rural environments
A valid UK manual driving license
Ability to travel to your base depot within 60 minutes to meet urgent business needs
Desirable:
Experience of Hydraulic and mechanical drive systems
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
Nationally recognised Welding qualification
You'll have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to complement and enhance your existing capabilities