Wessex Water

Are you an experienced generator technician or combined heat and power (CHP) technician looking to move into the water industry? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive team. You'll help look after our fleet of on-site standby generators, as well as a fleet of spark ignition biogas and CHP generators, helping us maintain the highest standards for customers.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will join our renewable energy team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive work. The candidate will be required to take responsibility for ensuring the effective operation of plant and equipment, carry out fault finding, fault diagnosis and fault resolution as necessary, as well as reviewing failed plant and giving reasons for the failure.

This is a hands-on role which will see you joining a dedicated generator maintenance team, you will be required to use your experience and expertise in decision making and suggesting improvements to underperforming plant. 

All candidates should have the relevant City and Guilds and/or mechanical qualifications, or a qualification from a time-served apprenticeship. Electrical training (dual skilled) is also preferred, as well as having excellent health and safety awareness. IT literacy is also essential.

What you'll need

• Time served as Mechanical/Electrical engineer or qualified to NVQ level 3.
• Previous experience in similar generator services companies or within the power generation industry.
• Be able to understand and complete risk assessments.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly with a strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Willingness to undertake further training as required for professional development.
• Good communication skills.
• All candidates should have the relevant City and Guilds and/or mechanical qualifications, or a qualification from a time-served apprenticeship. Electrical training (dual skilled) is also preferred, as well as having excellent health and safety awareness.
• IT literacy is also essential.

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, subject to conditions.
• 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

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

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