Maintenance Technician - EM

SevernTrentLife; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal treatment processes at sewage facilities. The role involves maintaining electrical assets and implementing safety inspections. Candidates need an NVQ level 3 qualification and problem-solving skills. A salary starting at £38,574.30 is offered, along with generous benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience with process control systems.
• Ability to work with various IT systems.
• Basic instrumentation skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain electrical assets onsite.
• React to failures and improve sewage pumping stations.
• Carry out service and replacement of various electrical components.
• Complete electrical inspections and testing.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ level 3 Electrical qualification

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Job description

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Waste Water Recycling team have a great opportunity for you to join as our new Electrical Maintenance Technician.

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day to day activities.

You’ll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work enhancing our regions rivers. The role will consist of…

• Proactively and reactively maintain the electrical assets onsite.
• Reacting to failures and planned improvement works across the area on sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment works
• Carrying out service and replacement of assets Pump motors, electrical circuitry components, contactors, overloads, slip ring assemblies, telemetry outstations, variable speed drives and motor control circuits.
• Supporting the local maintenance teams, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activity on electromechanical wastewater assets
• Undertake fault diagnostics and have the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Completion of electrical inspections and testing
• Interpret and update Electrical drawings
• Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
• Timely feedback on work carried out on daily basis
• Owning site electrical performance
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works dependant on home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, you will also participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota.

The role is part of a competency framework to support your development from “Foundation” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status. Starting at £38,574.30 rising to £45,124.35 depending on additional qualifications and experience.

As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill as a LV/HV SAP which will come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.

So, if you care about the environment, are curious about how things work and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are absolutely certain you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Along with your experience, you must hold…

• NVQ level 3 Electrical qualification
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations and ongoing new additions
• A full UK driving licence will be required for the role

You’ll be expected to know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards. In Severn Trent we use a number of different devices on the job so your experience working with various IT systems will be great.

You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential as there will be an opportunity to upskill and develop a second skill set.

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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. 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 Severn Trent family:

• Starting salary of £38,573
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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