Job title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Ref: 40362
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Bracknell - RG42 5NE
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am-3:36pm
Salary: Offering up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Bracknell Sewage Treatment Works.
As the successful candidate, you will ensure that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
Working within the maintenance team, you will follow robust planned maintenance, getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding, and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates all year round.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician:
* Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
* Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
* Provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Work on various pumps and associated control gear, 3 phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
* Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.
What you should bring to the role:
* A time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
* Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
* Physical fitness as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
* A valid driving licence is essential.
We are looking for you to:
* Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse oneself into the team.
* Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults and identifying the best solution.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be proactive in making recommendations and improvements.
* Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities.
* 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days 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.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.
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.
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