Maintenance Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Wales; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the operational efficiency of utility assets. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations while complying with legislative requirements. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering and possesses a full UK driving license. This position offers remote work in North Wales with competitive benefits including 33 days of annual leave and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Free Mortgage Brokering Services

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Practical experience supporting apprenticeship training necessary.
• Compliance with Health & Safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled maintenance on utility assets to reduce breakdowns.
• Swiftly repair equipment failures to avoid service interruptions.
• Handle installations and refurbishments of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Independently work as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

• Location: North Wales (Remote)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 34,442 plus overtime - company van included

As a Maintenance Technician you will play a crucial role in maintaining the operational efficiency of utility assets. This position involves scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations, ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled planned maintenance on equipment across the groups assets base to minimize breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and perform repairs swiftly to prevent service interruptions.
• Handle installations and refurbishments, and assist with commissioning equipment to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to maintain correct tolerances and fits for efficient plant operation.
• Maintain knowledge of treatment processes and asset-specific variations for accurate problem assessment.
• Inspect, repair, install, and test mechanical and electrical equipment to meet mandatory legislative requirements.
• Participate in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment, and address all related Health and Safety issues.
• Assess and order necessary spares and materials to complete work effectively.
• Maintain Information Management System (IMS) procedures to ISO standards and ensure records are audit-ready.
• Use mobile devices to record work details and accounted time.
• Collaborate within the Alliance Partnership to ensure efficient implementation of large capital schemes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Practical industry experience to support apprenticeship training and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions - up to 11%.
• Variable pay schemes, including potential within-band increases and yearly incentives.
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Opportunities for progression, funded training, and access to coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Health Cash Back scheme and access to an online GP service.
• Employee assistance programme for you and your immediate family.

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