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Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician

Job details
Posting date: 01 July 2024
Salary: £37,657.33 per year
Additional salary information: plus additional allowances total remuneration of £38,856.45
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 July 2024
Location: Bristol, South West England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: South West Water
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We have a great opportunity to join our Production team here at Bristol Water as a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician.

As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment, mechanical and electrical, associated with water treatment processes and the distribution network.

The Production team are responsible for the supply and treatment of water for 365 days of the year, 7 days a week, 24 hrs a day.

This is a really exciting challenge for a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician to be a part of a high performing and dedicated team.

Salary for a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician is £37,802.40
Consolidated 3 elements which includes Overtime, Standby and Site Reporting - £10,507.92. This is worked on a rota basis and no additional overtime are made.
Total = £48,310.32


What will you be doing?
You will be carrying out planned preventative mechanical and electrical maintenance of process plant to a scheduled programme.

You will be carrying out plant fault investigation, diagnosis, and repair to ensure optimum performance of the plant.

As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician your normal working day will be 08:00 to 16:15, however, you will also be part of a standby rota which will involve out of hours work on a callout basis, covering weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

What we’re looking for…
We are looking for an experienced technician who is self-motivated and can work with minimal direct supervision.

We are also looking for the following skills and experience:
• An individual with Operations and Maintenance experience within a process plant environment.
• Qualified to City and Guilds, Btech or NVQ level 3 or a time served Mechanical and/or Electrical apprenticeship
• Have excellent health and safety awareness
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces and to be able to wear breathing apparatus (This will involve passing a company medical)
• Computer literate and familiarity with MS office software packages.
• a full clean driving licence
• A team player with a hardworking and flexible attitude.

Importantly, you will need to demonstrate our core values: BE YOU, BE ROCK SOLID, BE THE FUTURE.

What’s in it for you?
As well as a friendly, supportive working environment and opportunities for development, the role also offers:
• Up to 23 days holiday (dependant on length of service)
• Entry into the company pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and access to discounts
• Paid volunteering day (2)
• Supportive, friendly team and working environment

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