Electro Mechanical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Electro Mechanical Technician at a leading energy recovery facility. Join a team dedicated to resource management and community improvement. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance tasks, ensuring the functionality of various equipment while contributing to a sustainable future. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees. With competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their field while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served Maintenance Technician with knowledge of maintenance techniques.
• Experience in continuous process industry and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on plant and apparatus including cranes and pumps.
• Report and remedy plant defects in a timely manner.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Manual handling knowledge

Education

Recognised Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS systems

P.L.C. systems

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Client:

Veolia

Location:

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b9c64ea3272f

Job Views:

5

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Ready to find the right role for you?
Salary - Competitive, plus Veolia benefits
Location - Portsmouth ERF, Quartremaine Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH
Hours: 40 hours per week - Must be flexible to work outside of normal hours if required.
We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission at Veolia is to 'Resource the World'. We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Electro Mechanical Technician to join our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Portsmouth.
As an Electro Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for maintenance tasks, involving electrical and mechanical fault finding, defect rectification and routine maintenance activities across the facility.
Improving communities, protecting the environment and creating an inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and our engineers play an integral part in helping to shape the future of our business. They are the Resourcers, behind the resources. We want you to be part of our diverse workforce!
What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including overhead cranes, rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. With a good understanding of 415 motors, variable speed drives, electrical switchgear.
• Report, diagnose and remedy plant defects in a timely professional manner.
• Propose and develop modifications/improvements to plant/apparatus as appropriate.
• Supervise Company and Contractor staff as appropriate.
• Carry out duties associated with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures, including audits. Maintain all work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Undertake other duties within the scope and spirit of the job as instructed by Management.

What are we looking for?

• A time served Maintenance Technician with a recognised Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship, and a detailed knowledge of all aspects of maintenance techniques.
• Previous experience gained in a continuous process industry.
• Manual handling knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally have knowledge of CMMS systems, ideally 'INFOR'.
• Flexible, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Understanding of, and ability to interface with P.L.C. systems.

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.