Regional Mechanical Technician

YTL UK; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their Engineering Maintenance team. This hands-on role involves repairing and refurbishing essential water treatment equipment, ensuring top-notch service for customers. You will take ownership of projects from start to finish, contributing to local decision-making and improvements. With opportunities for career progression and professional development, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills can shine. Join a company that values diversity and provides a supportive atmosphere for all employees.

Benefits

Combined Pension Contribution up to 20%

25 Days Holiday, Increasing to 28

Healthcare Package

Life Assurance

Electric Car Salary Exchange

Cashback and Discounts

Paid Volunteering Day

Enhanced Family Leave

Mental Health Support

Referral Bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Experience repairing a wide range of water treatment equipment.
• Completed a mechanical apprenticeship or formal training.

Responsibilities

• Repair and refurbish equipment in the asset servicing workshop.
• Diagnose faults and repair critical assets.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Repairing Gearboxes

Repairing Pumps

Repairing Compressors

Health and Safety Knowledge

Good Computer Literacy

Education

City and Guilds Mechanical Qualification

Completed Apprenticeship

Job description

Have you completed a mechanical or dual-skilled apprenticeship, or do you hold a formal mechanical-based qualification? Do you enjoy a practical, hands-on role that involves maintaining equipment, identifying root causes of failures, and providing engineering solutions for timely and cost-effective repairs across the Wessex Water Region? Would you like to undertake full and part refurbishment of complex mechanical equipment, utilizing your skills to re-engineer where possible? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our workshop as a Mechanical Technician.

What you'll do

Joining our friendly and supportive Engineering Maintenance team, you will help repair and refurbish equipment from our water treatment works to uphold the highest standards for our customers.

This hands-on role involves refurbishment and repair work in our asset servicing workshop, including diagnosing faults and repairing critical assets. You will also contribute to local decision-making and suggest improvements for underperforming plant.

You will take full ownership of jobs from start to finish, ensuring successful resolution and completion.

You will have opportunities to learn and develop your mechanical skills and knowledge further, with potential for growth within the business.

This is a mobile role requiring travel across the Region as needed to cover shortfalls and holidays. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with overtime available and a 24/7 on-call rota after training.

What you'll need

You will enjoy a hands-on role repairing a wide range of water treatment equipment and will need to have:

• Sound technical knowledge
• Experience repairing gearboxes, pumps, compactors, blowers, compressors, macerators, inlet screens, etc.
• A relevant City and Guilds mechanical qualification
• Completed an apprenticeship or formal mechanical training
• A can-do attitude and flexible approach to work
• A good basic knowledge of health and safety
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Good computer literacy

Previous experience in the water industry in an EM&I role or workshop repairs is desirable but not essential.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service
• Option to buy up to ten additional holiday days and sell up to five
• Healthcare package for claiming back healthcare costs
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
• Opportunity to exchange part of your salary for a new electric car, subject to conditions
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers
• One paid volunteering day annually
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform
• Support from mental health first aiders
• A £1,000 referral bonus for successful employee referrals

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. Our UK companies include:

• Wessex Water, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments, redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community
• YTL Construction UK, a top 20 UK contractor in various sectors
• YTL Arena, developing an entertainment complex with a 19,000-capacity arena
• Other retail, environmental, and specialist businesses

Our employees value YTL UK as a great place to work, offering diverse career development opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, and a Disability Confident Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team.