Workshop Technician - Leeds
We provide market leading environmental data collection and monitoring services. Established over 30 years ago Flow & Water Quality Monitoring give their clients peace of mind in supporting them to reduce environmental risks and improving the quality of their natural environment. Our customers include large blue-chip consultancies and water companies.
We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting our customers at the heart of what we do, and we live our values of happy people, happy customers, working safely and being successful. Our culture is can-do, fun and where everyone has a part to play and a voice.
We are part of SOCOTEC UK which is the leading of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate and Advisory
The Role
Based at our Leeds office, we’re looking for a Workshop Technician who can join our small team to test and maintain all sewer flow monitors, water quality instrumentation and auto-samplers. Working hours are 40 hours per week, ideally 7.00am to 3.30pm with the ability to be flexible according to business needs.
Your typical day will involve testing equipment, carrying out maintenance and ensuring all equipment is ready for the Field Crew Operatives to use. Some of the tasks you will be involved with include -
* Stripping sensors from water quality loggers, testing and refitting or replacing
* This may include immersing the sensor into a test solution to ensure it operates at the agreed parameters
* Accessing the electronic components of the sewer flow logger, testing the circuit module and replacing if needed
* Checking the sewer flow logger sensor accuracy in running water using our purpose built flume
* Carrying out electro-mechanical maintenance of our waste water samplers
* Ensuring batteries are charged and ready for dispatch
* Helping to control stock levels of equipment alongside our Stores Team
You will need good manual dexterity and you will also have to do some basic soldering, so some electrical knowledge will be beneficial. You will need to use our internal IT systems to track our assets, so we know where they are at any one time. You will need to work safely in line with health and safety guidelines and our internal management system procedures.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong hand-eye coordination and practical skills
* Interest in electronics and instrumentation technology
* Adaptability to shifting workloads based on Field Crew Operative demands
* Proficiency in IT, with daily use of PCs
* Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environment
* Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
* Proactive mindset, strong work ethic and problem solving ability
Full training will be provided, so you don’t need previous experience in the sector, however a track record in a similar environment would be an advantage.
What We Can Offer
* Uplifted salary based on skills progression
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Contributory Company pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Employee perks scheme
* Salary sacrifice cycle scheme
* Introduce a friend bonus scheme
* Career development and progression
As well as the above, we will provide you with support and encouragement to learn and develop to truly reach your potential.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.