Maintenance Technician - M

Severn Trent; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Water Recycling team at the Minworth site in Sutton Coldfield. The role involves proactively maintaining various mechanical assets and ensuring optimal treatment processes. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and experience in mechanical systems. With attractive pay and benefits including a salary of £38,573, annual bonuses, and excellent training opportunities, this is an opportunity to contribute to a greener environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with process control systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets onsite including pumps and valves.
• Fault finding, diagnostics, and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Sound knowledge of mechanical systems

Job description

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

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.

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'll be based at ourMinworth site in Sutton Coldfield. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working a fixed shift pattern Monday to Friday. You will also be required to be on an on-call rota, the frequency of which will depend on the business needs of the site.

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 WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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 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.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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

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