Maintenance Technician - E

SevernTrentLife; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to ensure the compliance and efficient operation of wastewater pumping and treatment facilities. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems, conducting safety inspections, and being part of a team that values inclusivity while making a positive environmental impact. Benefits include a company van, training opportunities, and a bonus scheme among other perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500)

Company van and fuel card

Tools and specialist equipment provided

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and maintenance of electrical assets.
• Ability to work with industrial electrical systems (up to 415v).
• Possession of a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation plant.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all activities are performed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Collaboration with I.T systems

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification

18th Edition

C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing

Tools

Electrical motors

VSD’s

Instrumentation/PLC

Industrial equipment

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our bioresources team have a great opportunity for you to join as our newMaintenance Electrical Technician.

The team at Severn Trent looks after our wastewater pumping and treatment facilities ensuring our wastewater sites stay compliant. As an electrical maintenance technician, you will maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical and instrumentation plant to help keep the end-to-end process running, both reliably and efficiently.

As part of this role you’ll carry out duties which include fault finding, investigation, repair, routine planned maintenance, and optimisation of various types of electrical assets on voltage systems up to 415v.

You’ll support the company’s drive to continually improve safety standards as you’ll be responsible for ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and diligent manner as well as providing regular feedback on issues arising before, during and following activities that are carried out.

A company van and fuel card will be provided along with all tools and specialist equipment required to carry out the role, We look to progress your technical skills to enable you to become an LV SAP along with all additional technical training. Here at Severn Trent we take pride in knowing we come to work each day and help make a difference.

Any additional technical training required will also be covered and great working hours too (Monday - Thursday 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm).

Participation in the 24/7 standby rota will only commence once the successful candidate has received training.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

In this role you’ll help with preventive maintenance working techniques and practices and be able to bring significant experience of working with industrial equipment (electrical motors, VSD’s, Panels and components). You’ll be working with I.T systems and dealing with Instrumentation/PLC.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking our new Electrical Technicianto have obtained a NVQ level 3 qualification in the related subject and have 18thEdition. FurthermoreC&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing would be advantageous.A full UK driving licence will be required for the role

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.Is that you?

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Great opportunity to become multi-skilled (increase on base salary)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• A Company van and fuel card supplied
• All tools and specialist equipmentsupplied
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters [e-mail].

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

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