We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team based at our Rye Meads Sewage Treatment Works.
What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician
* Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
* Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process, including diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
* Providing technical advice, referring to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and offering training or support for technical trainees if required.
* Working on various pumps and associated control gear, 3‑phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
* Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 being crucial.
* A time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a "true multi‑skilled" capacity.
* Ideally up‑skilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
* For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, development to dual‑skilled status will be considered.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
* Physical fitness required, including working in confined spaces after completion of appropriate training.
* A valid driving licence is essential.
EEO / Disability Statement
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Contributory pension—Defined Contribution, maximum of 12%—2x employee contribution.
* Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
* Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
* Access to many benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances (annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping vouchers and life assurance).
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