Mechanical / Electrical Technician

3 weeks ago

Long Eaton, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time
Mechanical / Electrical Technician - 6 month contract position - East Midlands
As a Mechanical & Electrical Technician on our waterway you will play an important role using your technical expertise to assist with the implementation of improving Plant and Equipment Assets within a defined area and will safely and efficiently support the delivery of improvements to equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the inland waterways network.
A technical foundation in mechanics / HGV is desired with the potential to develop your skills in broader electrics via team training.
Location & coverage
This role will be based from our Operative hubs in Sheet Stores Industrial Estate, Off Fields Farm Road, Long Eaton, NG10 1AU but with a requirement to travel throughout the regional waterway network to enable site visits and to conduct improvements. East midlands coverage from Chesterfield down to Milton Keynes
This role supports Canal & River Trust’s aims to improve safety and increase the number of people using the inland waterways network. Your skills will be used to maintain workboats and land-based plant which is vital to the core works delivered by the Trust and used to deliver improvements to the waterways infrastructure.
Experience and technical knowledge working with the following is desirable:
• Large diesel engines including gearbox and clutch assemblies.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Less than 48V DC systems.
• Cranes.
• Excavators.
• Lorry loaders.
• Experience within the Heavy Goods Vehicle industry would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
• Working outside provide mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and marine support to assigned areas, assisting in the resolution of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical engineering-related situations as they arise.
• Manage defined work programmes, servicing, and repair works to meet set objectives for a defined fleet of workboats and land-based plant.
• Under supervision, produce recommendations to minor problems undertaking design where appropriate.
• Supervise third party works when required to delegated levels. With guidance, manage accounts for costs.
• Where a vacancy arises, participate where agreed in the standby rota to support delivery of customer service defined standards and reaction to emergency situations faults and breakdowns.
• Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Complete point of work risk assessments and adjust work methods where appropriate.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Time served apprentice trained or City and guilds level 3 Mechanical / NVQ level 3 minimum (or similar level) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline, Certification required.
• An understanding of Health & Safety within site work and have a good knowledge of appropriate mechanical and/or electrical regulations.
• Hydraulic installation / maintenance experience desirable.
• Authorised Person in 1 of the following areas (preferably both): Mechanical or Electrical - Learning Event VEEN024.
• Relevant valid competency for use of plant/tools and equipment to maintain the canal/river environment.
• Willing to actively participate in meetings, training, planning, initiatives etc.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate in verbal and written form.
• Excellent time keeping essential and working effectively as part of a team or alone.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.
IPAF and confined space trained desirable but not essential

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