Wessex Water

We are looking for an electrical or dual-skilled (electrical and mechanical) qualified technician with industrial work experience to help us maintain a diverse variety of plant machinery and equipment.

What you'll do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• planned preventative maintenance
• attending breakdowns using fault-finding skills
• reporting on asset condition
• making modifications to control philosophy where needed
• managing personal stock and critical spares
• identifying how improvements could be made to save money and improve functionality
• covering out-of-hours callouts on a one week in four rota.

What you'll need

You will need to have worked in an industrial setting, being conversant with relay and ladder logic, level control, pressure transducers, motor control centres, three phase power, motors and power distribution.

You will also need:

• the ability to work with minimal direct supervision, however, you will receive support through various forms of communication
• a Level 2 or 3 Electrical or Mechanical NVQ/City & Guilds qualification or equivalent (ideally)
• mechanical gearbox and automated penstock experience (advantageous but not essential)
• knowledge of EMI plant operations/maintenance strategy
• knowledge of technical design standards and WIMES (beneficial)
• awareness and knowledge of IT and health and safety
• a confined space working certificate
• technical knowledge and experience
• a can-do attitude and flexible approach to work
• the ability to work in a pressurised environment day and night
• a full UK driving licence.

You will have great opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge on the job.

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 10 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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