Maintenance Technician - M

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, where your skills will help maintain vital water treatment processes. This role offers the chance to work with diverse mechanical systems, from pumps to high-pressure systems. With a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, you'll be part of a company that values curiosity and individual contributions. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while making a difference in your community. If you're eager to learn and passionate about the environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets and ensure optimal treatment processes.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fabrication

Welding

Process Control Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Qualification

Tools

SCADA Systems

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 new Mechanical 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 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 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 Mechanical qualification
• 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 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 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.

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