mechanical Technician
South East Water
mechanical Technician
£43869
South East Water, Maidstone
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 1904e90e6dff42e99b9ff09e5ff7b7c6
Full Job Description
- You will be responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical plant and water treatment related equipment including various types of pumps, motors, gas dosing equipment and chemical analysers to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of our production works and associated sites.
- You will be required to take part in a standby roster providing out of hours support to the operational area.
- Assisting other members of the Production team with Confined Space Entries. BA training will be provided.
- Supervise work of Contractors and external service providers including PSSR and LOLER inspections.
- Accurate and timely completion of all necessary administration associated with reactive and planned maintenance work including updates onto our business and work management systems.
- Work in line with company policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
- Routine administration (e.g. timesheets, health and safety forms, vehicle record sheets etc.)
- Monitor and maintain security of production site
- Site manual updates and maintenance
- Issue Permits to Work where required
- Contribute and assist with engineering capital works as and when required
- Driving Company vehicles which may also include the towing of plant and equipment
- Ensure sites are in a clean and tidy condition upon completion of works, It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
- Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
- If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via jobs@southeastwater.co.uk
Physically fit for working in confined spaces - Hold a clean driver's licence
- Water industry qualifications it's advantageous but not essential
- You're qualified to City and Guilds, HNC or hold a relevant technical qualification
- Previous experience fault finding and problem solving plant and equipment
- Highly organised individual with the ability to work under your own direction
- Confident using IT and computers to be able to update records and reports
3.4 out of 5 - Car scheme
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer time, You'll join in this crucial role to keep the assets at our pumping stations, reservoirs or production sites maintained so we can keep the water flowing for customers. Fewer things are more important to our communities than having reliably clean running water. It's your initiative that will help us to find the best solutions.
- Come to work to be safe, valued and trusted.
- We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
- A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
- Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future., What can you expect from us?
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Detling
£35,316 - £43,869 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description
As someone who works under their own direction, you'll be trusted to use your knowledge and experience to find solutions that meet the highest standards in terms of quality, safety and cost. You'll attend to water production sites to complete repairs, respond to breakdowns, supervise the work of contractors and restore faults. You'll maintain and install a range of plant and water treatment equipment, including pumps, motors, chemical analysers and gas dosing equipment.
Your earnings would be made up of a base salary between £33,795 - £41,980 and an allowance for working on a standby with the potential overtime. We provide a company vehicle for work. You'll generally work 37 hours per week between the hours of 7.30am to 15.30 Monday to Friday. Following your training, you'll work a 1in6 standby rota to respond to incidents outside of normal hours and at weekends. In return, you'll receive additional standby allowance payment (~£2,000 per annum).
We offer a clear pay progression structure to encourage development. We're open to providing training to help you take your knowledge to the next step. As an experienced maintenance technician, this is a great opportunity to use your talents to grow a career within the water industry.
What do you get from working at South East Water?
You'll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.
Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.