Mechanical Process Technician

My water sector client are looking for experienced Mechanical Field Engineers to work on a permanent staff basis throughout the Kent region. This is a great opportunity for an established or driven junior engineer to work in their local area in an autonomousfield based position, with the opportunity to upskill with the company to a multi-skilled role.

You have the opportunity earn a great initial salary package of up to £38,400 per annum if you have a Mechanical background and the relevant experience. There is additional shift allowance and a great company benefits package, in a role with stability, ongoingtraining and progression combined. The benefits include but are not limited to a company use van with a fuel card, BUPA healthcare and eligibility for a company bonus.
There will be an increase in salary for any individual who would be keen to train in the electrical field and become a multi-skilled technician.
You will also take on additional tasks which for which you will be provided extra earnings on top of your basic salary package. If you have a strong Mechanical background with the necessary qualification and you welcome the opportunity to train in Electricalthe role of a Process Technician could be what you're looking for.

Without our Process Technicians, water customers in the Kent region would not have access to the fresh water that the business prides itself on being able to provide. Ideally you have the desire to be part of a team but also enjoys managing your own workload.You will be somebody who is excited by the prospect of being able to reap the rewards and thrive on job satisfaction.

Using your existing knowledge, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis. Other responsibilities will include providing technical expertise to internal and external contractors, managing projects, and carryingout inspections and tests on electrical equipment and assisting in development of other projects.
Every day is different, you will be working in all conditions carrying out and a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions for the Wholesale Water directorate can operate to maintain a fresh water supply to our customers. Although work is generatedto you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will continue to be organised and proactive.

You will undertake as part of the role:

- Reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis
- Maintain chemical dosing systems and assist with process issues.
- To install new plant and equipment as required
- Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors
- To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
- To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures.
- To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
- To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices
- To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required
- Be part of a standby rota for reactive failures (Rota details to be discussed during the interview stage)
- Work closely with other asset maintenance technicians and process operators, to keep our sites operating well and producing clean wholesome water for our customers

To be successful in this role you must have knowledge or experience of speciality area (Mechanical or Electrical) and heavy industry. You will need to be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as a team as the main focus will be to complete all workin a timely and safe manner. Understanding of ISO 9001 procedures and H&S policies are required.

The following qualifications are a necessity for the position
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in an industrial area
- ONC or equivalent in speciality area
- Current Electrical and Mechanical Installation Regulations qualification
- A relevant Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification (such as City & Guilds).

Please note you must have a full clean driving licence as the role will include visiting sites all over the Kent area.