Wessex Water

Do you have experience in a plant and tool environment? Have you worked with machinery such as excavators, rollers, telehandlers, dumpers and trailers? If so, we have an opportunity for a Tools and Plant Fitter to join our Fleet Hire team, covering the Bristol, Bath and North Somerset area.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for diagnosing and rectifying plant and tool faults, ensuring all statutory requirements are maintained.

You will also ensure the effective servicing, fault diagnosis and repair work of equipment to maintain current standards, while also submitting clear, concise and accurate reports of work carried out and time spent on tasks.

What you'll need

You will need to be mechanically minded with a positive attitude towards servicing, maintaining, finding faults and diagnostics on a variety of diesel, petrol and electrical plant and tool hire items, both on site and in our workshop.

You will also need to have:

• a relevant mechanical/electrical qualification
• a valid driving licence (a vehicle will be provided)
• PAT testing experience
• the ability to tow (desirable).

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.
• 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.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.