Water Treatment Mechanic: Grow, Learn, Benefit

Bournemouth Water; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From 23 days annual leave

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Share Scheme

Give As You Earn Scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Bournemouth Water is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Drinking Water Services team. You will maintain and improve assets across water treatment works and pumping stations, fault-find, repair, and ensure safe, reliable drinking water supply.

You will work across multiple sites, provide guidance to apprentices, and support installations, with standby roster commitments and regional travel as required.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering or maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to repair and maintain complex mechanical equipment.
• Computer literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments and adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant equipment across water treatment and pumping sites.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on pumps, gearboxes, motors, and specialist treatment process machinery.
• Manufacture and fabricate replacement parts and equipment where required.
• Work safely in confined spaces and use breathing apparatus when necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other engineering disciplines within workshop and mobile maintenance teams.
• Assist operational teams in resolving complex mechanical issues.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to apprentices and trainees.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of completed maintenance activities.
• Work in accordance with safe systems of work, method statements, health and safety policies, and company procedures.
• Participate in a standby and call-out rota.
• Travel throughout the region to support operational requirements as needed.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety focus

Computer literacy

Education

Apprenticeship in engineering

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Bournemouth Water is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Drinking Water Services team. You will maintain and improve assets across water treatment works and pumping stations, fault-find, repair, and ensure safe, reliable drinking water supply.

You will work across multiple sites, provide guidance to apprentices, and support installations, with standby roster commitments and regional travel as required.