Mechanical & Electrical Technician

4 weeks ago

Newbury Berkshire, United Kingdom Pertemps Full time
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our team to work in  the Newbury and Reading area.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact and you will be actively helping to reduce pollutions from our sites.

As the successful candidate. you will also be working in a multi-discipline team and will be responsible for carrying- out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdown.

What youâll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician
  • Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
  • This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
  • You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
  • Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
  • Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.

Base Location:  Newbury SPS â RG14 2AD.

Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours Monday-Friday 7:30- 15:36 Plus the Possible inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

All PPE, Tools plus the provision of a Van are provided with this role.

What should you bring to the role?
  • You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a âtrue multi-skilledâ capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
  • Have successfully completed 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course.
  • Ideally you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
  • For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual skilled status.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
  • The work will require physical fitness; as you will work in restricted spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
  • A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as vehicles and tools are provided.
Whatâs in it for you?
  • Competitive salary offering up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
  • Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension â Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments â Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver lifeâs essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is lifeâs great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and weâre committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youâll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Itâs also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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