Maintenance Technician - M

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Water Recycling team. This role offers the chance to work with a variety of mechanical systems, including pumps and gas systems, while ensuring optimal performance and safety. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills further and contribute to environmental sustainability. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and training opportunities, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical maintenance and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets including pumps and valves.
• Monitor treatment processes and act on SCADA alarms.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Installation Knowledge

Process Control Systems

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

SCADA System

Mechanical Tools

Job description

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Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Waste Water Recycling team have a great opportunity for you to join as our newMechanical Maintenance Technician based in Coleshill.

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

• Proactively and reactively maintain the mechanical assets onsite.
• Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gear boxes, High pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers
• Fabrication, Lubrication and welding activities.
• Continuously improve mechanical asset base.
• Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Interpret and update Mechanical drawings
• Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
• Owns site mechanical performance for the site
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required
• Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site
• Ensure all relevant training including mechanical and maintenance training is up to date

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

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…

• 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 mechanical 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 diagnosticand 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 Seven 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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