We are recruiting a Service Technician to join our team supporting EDF Nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, Somerset. .
This role reports to the Operations Manager, EDF South (Konecranes)
The role of a Service Technician will involve the maintenance, repair and upgrade of our customers' lifting equipment, primarily overhead gantry cranes.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
* Trouble- shooting equipment breakdowns.
* Consult with customers on repair and safety related issues.
* Complete appropriate documentation through your mobile device
We offer:
* A good base salary.
* Paid travel time
* Generous overtime and double time at weekend.
* 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
* Contributory pension + life assurance + income protection insurance
* A Company van with satnav, corporate clothing and smart phone are provided.
* Call out payment.
* Employee Share Save Scheme
* Retail, grocery, DIY and leisure discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
What makes us special:
* We have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal (for 6 consecutive years Golds) Award for their UK company safety performance!
* When you join our company, you immediately notice a sense of commitment, camaraderie, and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation.
* We provide specialised training on high-quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry-leading training programme.
What we are looking for in you:
* You are either electrically or mechanically qualified
* Previous experience working with overhead cranes and hoists is great, but maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment in an industrial environment is essential.
* Based on 39 hours p/w Mon-Fri. Weekend overtime working will earn double time.
* Good command of the English language
* Be personable as there is regular customer contact.
* Health & Safety awareness
* You will be asked to climb a ladder and able to work at heights.
* Willingness to work extra hours – this attracts paid overtime.
* Hold a current driving licence.
Why join us?
We pride ourselves on having a broad portfolio of customers who operate across multiple industries; these include Container Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Rail, Ports, Power, Waste to Energy, Mining and General Manufacturing to name but a few