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Ultraviolet (UV) Technician
- 2067
- Bridgwater
- Wessex Water
- £30,000
- Permanent
- Operations and maintenance
- 2025-02-20
- 2025-03-06
Are you an enthusiastic individual with an interest in the Ultraviolet (UV) process and equipment? If so, we have a great opportunity for you in our Operations team as a UV Technician, covering sites from Kingston Seymour to Minehead.
If you are looking for an outdoor and practical role, and have recent experience in an electrically bias role working on UV plant, monitors or 24/7 operational plant equipment, then we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
You will work within a close-knit team of skilled Technicians who are renowned for the quality of their work. We pride ourselves on our staff development and that means you will have great opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge on the job.
This is a varied and busy role that involves providing multi-functional testing, maintenance and calibration for UV processes and equipment across water recycling centres and associated assets.
Day-to-day activities will include:
- fault diagnosis on UV plant equipment
- PPM (planned plan maintenance) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical UV equipment
- repairing and exchanging faulty components
- providing technical advice to the operations department
- monitor calibration testing and maintenance
- suggestions for improvement and efficiency
- maintaining legal and health and safety compliance
- responding to UV alarms from the control room.
Out-of-hours availability is a requirement for this role, and you will need to be on site within a predetermined time.
What you'll need
To be considered for this highly exciting opportunity, you will have previously worked in an electrically bias role, working on electrical components or 24/7 operational plant equipment.
Having previous experience working on UV monitors is desirable, however certainly not essential as we will provide training when you join.
We are looking for someone of an enthusiastic nature with a flexible approach and 'can do' attitude.
In addition, you will have:
- an NVQ level 3 mechanical/electrical qualification (desirable)
- basic IT knowledge
- health and safety awareness
- undergone confined space training or a willingness to undergo confined space training
- a valid UK driving licence
What you'll receive
- Total pension contributions up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for 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 Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 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.
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