Job title Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref 40254
Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location Camberley - GU15 3YL
Contract type Permanent
Full/Part-time Full-time
Hours 38 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:36 pm.
Salary Paying up to £39,000 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 our Camberley Sewage Treatment Works, GU15 3YL.
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:
* Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
* Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
* Providing technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Working on various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD’s, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
* Participating in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.
What you should bring to the role:
* 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.
* Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
* Physical fitness to work in confined spaces after completing the appropriate training.
* A valid driving license is essential; all necessary equipment such as vehicle and tools are provided.
We are looking for you to:
* Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team, disciplined, with a desire to learn and a can-do attitude.
* Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Work as part of a team towards common goals.
* Be proactive in recommending and implementing improvements.
* Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary up to £39,000 depending on skills and experience.
* Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum.
* 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with 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 offers and information to save money and support wellbeing.
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
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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