We have a great opportunity are for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Mechanical Technician within our East Hyde waste operations area.
As the successful candidate You will be working alongside a multiskilled team who are passionate about delivering results and great service for our customers. The main part of your role will be to support a specialist maintenance team. On a daily basis, to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant equipment on one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Europe.
Working within the team you will follow robust maintenance plans as well as get involved in assisting in the mechanical aspects of larger projects and repairs.
What you'll be doing as the Mechanical Technician
- The role will include involvement in the site's equipment lubrication and oil monitoring plan, ensuring equipment's oil and grease levels are monitored and maintained.
- You will be expected to provide assistance in the site's pump lifting & chain inspection programme, whereby you help lift various pumps from their location check them and record details of the chains that hold them in place.
- Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, various pumps and associated control gears.
- The role will develop into the central point of contact for the site's parts and equipment ordering and inventory management process.
Base Location: East Hyde - Luton - LU1 3TS
Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7;30 am – 15;36pm plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
Plus, the inclusion of a company van and fuel card
What you should bring to the role
- To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering or a related mechanical/electrical qualification.
- Experience working on related in an industry stores department or similar store/parts department with skills transferrable from another sector would be beneficial.EG motor industry, HGV or PSV maintenance or Civil engineering maintenance.
- Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry.
- 18TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement for this role.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential.
- The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles.
- A valid driving licence is essential and all necessary equipment such as tools are provided.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £36,500 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappoint.