Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A water utility company in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain various mechanical systems. The ideal candidate should have a full UK driving licence and experience with process control systems. Benefits include a starting salary of £38,573, generous holiday, and company bonuses. This role offers a chance to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Starting salary of £38,573

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave option

Dedicated training

Electric vehicle scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with process control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve mechanical assets onsite.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA systems.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic instrumentation skills

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 businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cup of tea and every toilet flush 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 learn and better serve our customers and communities.

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 has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

The position offers a chance 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 ensuring our treatment processes work optimally to deliver important work that enhances our region's rivers. The role will include:

• Proactively and reactively maintaining mechanical assets onsite.
• Pumps, chemical dosing, gearboxes, high-pressure systems, gas systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, valves, motors, generators, drive belts, conveyors, scrapers.
• Fabrication, lubrication, and welding activities.
• Continuously improving the mechanical asset base.
• Completing lifting operations safely as per LOLER regulations.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Interpreting and updating mechanical drawings.
• Supporting the design and build of new processes.
• Owning site mechanical performance.
• Monitoring treatment processes using SCADA systems and acting on alarms as required.
• Reviewing the health and availability of assets proactively.
• Ensuring all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance, is up to date.

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on your 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, with participation in a 24/7 standby rota.

As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill as an 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 confident 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.

You should know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards. Experience working with various IT systems used in our operations will be beneficial.

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

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us 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 recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and communities where we live.

Here are some of our favorite perks:

• Starting salary of £38,573
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – opportunity 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

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before applying, please update your CV and set aside about five minutes. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date—keep an eye on your phone and emails.

If you’re curious to learn more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.