Pump Service Manager

Are you interested in joining our team at the regional workshop where we provide pumping solutions? Do you believe you can work effectively in an engineering environment? If so, we are currently seeking a Pump Service Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you'll do 

The role requires delivering outstanding customer service to our SPS and EM&I teams concerning all their pumping needs.

Responsibilities include:

• booking and prioritising repairs
• procuring new pumps and spare parts
• providing service exchange units from our extensive workshop inventory 
• organising two 7.5-ton delivery lorries for transportation and lift jobs while the manager is out of the office or on leave.

This position is office-based at our regional workshop in Weston-super-Mare, but occasional site visits and on-site work may be required.

What you'll need 

You will possess an excellent knowledge of pumps and pumping systems, including various types from different manufacturers, and will have a strong understanding of efficiency. 

You should have experience working with and maintaining similar equipment to support the technical services we provide, including assisting team members over the phone. 

You will also have

• an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering or electrical discipline
• fresh ideas of how we can maintain and improve our existing offering
• the ability to work well within a team and provide cover when other office colleagues are on leave
• project experience in a project delivery-focused planning or environmental role
• a good working knowledge of UK EIA and planning legislation
• experience in pre-planning consultation and preparing planning applications, including the preparation of supporting environmental information
• knowledge of environmental good practices during construction, including pollution prevention planning
• excellent communication/negotiation skills with colleagues, technical specialists, external organisations and the public
• a high level of organisational skills and the ability to manage own projects, workload and deadlines
• a relevant degree in an environmental or similar related subject and membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant Professional Institution
• good IT skills
• a full UK driving licence (and access to a car for work purposes). 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.