Specialist Mechanical Process Technician

4 weeks ago

Thames Gateway, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
We are currently recruiting a Specialist Mechanical Process Technician to be based at our Desalination plant at Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works. The role will also support the operation of the water treatment process.

You will be within multiple disciplined teams that follow a robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in installation projects, electrical fault finding, project commissioning and emergency breakdown repairs.

Although this position is advertised as a mechanical technician, dual skilled workers in mechanical and electrical would be advantageous.

What you’ll be doing as the Specialist Mechanical Process Technician
  • Working on various stages of water treatment and their associated mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, filtration plants, chemical dosing equipment, air compressors, pneumatic plants and sampling equipment.
  • Investigate process 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.
  • Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment.
  • Provide technical advice to the wider team and contractors and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
  • Participating in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
  • Additionally, you will be required to undertake health and safety checks and take ownership of your own and your colleague's health and safety by escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible.

Base Location: Thames Gateway - Essex - IG11 0AD.

Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours per week Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

A company van is also provided.

What you should bring to the role
  • Experience in working on large industrial plants and mechanical systems.
  • BNC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical engineering is essential.
  • Qualification in mechanical maintenance NVQ 2/3 would be beneficial although not essential.
  • Previous experience in a mechanical apprenticeship.
  • Be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role as you will work in confined spaces and use breathing apparatus with successful completion of the appropriate training.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are critical.
  • A valid FULL UK driving license is essential.

What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary up to £43,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
  • Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential.
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided.
  • Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Access to Physiotherapy treatment if you have musculoskeletal complaint – weather work related or not.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing including We care with access to 24 hour GP hotline.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s 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 we’re 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, you’ll 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. It’s 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 disappoint.

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