Mechanical Maintenance Technician

SevernTrentLife; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company in Birmingham is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Water Recycling team. The role involves maintaining mechanical assets, fault finding, and ensuring optimal treatment processes. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ level 3 Mechanical qualification and experience with process control systems. Benefits include a starting salary of £38,573, 25 days holiday, and a range of development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)

Leading pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Mechanical qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience with process control systems and working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation standards.
• Familiarity with various IT systems used on the job.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain mechanical assets onsite.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA and respond to alarms.

Skills

Mechanical qualification (NVQ level 3)

Problem-solving skills

Experience with process control systems

Basic instrumentation skills

Job description

Overview

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. We’re committed to our people and the communities we serve. We operate 24/7 across the heart of the UK, supporting 4.8 million households and businesses with a 6,500-strong team. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate individuality, because diverse minds help us learn and better serve our customers.

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

Role

Our Waste Water Recycling team have a great opportunity for you to join as our new Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This role is part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, providing opportunities to develop new skills beyond day-to-day activities. You’ll help ensure our treatment processes operate optimally to deliver work that enhances our region’s rivers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively maintain 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 the mechanical asset base
• Complete lifting operations safely as per LOLER regs
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Interpret and update mechanical drawings
• Support the design and build of new processes
• Owns site mechanical performance for the site
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA and respond to alarms
• Proactively review asset health and availability on site
• Ensure all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance, is up to date

What you’ll bring to the role

• NVQ level 3 Mechanical qualification
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with process control systems and working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation standards
• Familiarity with various IT systems used on the job
• Sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Basic instrumentation skills are desirable; opportunity to upskill

You’ll be expected to work with diversity and inclusion in mind; we welcome people from all walks of life.

What’s in it for you

We offer a career-oriented environment with a range of benefits, recognition for great work, and award-winning training. You’ll also contribute to environmental and community initiatives.

• Starting salary of £38,573
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)
• Leading pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – discounted Severn Trent shares
• 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. Please have an updated CV ready. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date. For more information, search #LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.