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24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drunk and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Waste Water Recycling team has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities.
You'll be responsible for ensuring our treatment processes work optimally to deliver important work enhancing our region's rivers.
The role will consist of…
* Proactively and reactively maintaining the mechanical assets onsite.
* Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gearboxes, High-pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers
* Fabrication, Lubrication, and welding activities.
* Continuously improving the mechanical asset base.
* Completing Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
* Fault finding and diagnostics.
* Interpreting and updating Mechanical drawings.
* Supporting the Design and Build of new processes.
* Owning site mechanical performance.
* Monitoring treatment processes using SCADA system and acting on alarms as required.
* Proactively reviewing the health and availability of assets on site.
* Ensuring all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance training, is up to date.
You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on your home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing, and tools appropriate to the job.
The core working hours are Monday to Friday, and you will also participate in a 24/7 standby rota.
The role is part of a competency framework to support your development from “Foundation” through to “Skilled,” with the option to progress to “Expert” status. Starting at £38,574.30, rising to £45,124.35 depending on additional qualifications and experience.
As part of your ongoing professional development, you will be required to upskill as an LV/HV SAP, which will come with an additional allowance on top of your basic salary.
If you care about the environment, are curious about how things work, and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are confident you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Along with your experience, you must hold…
* NVQ level 3 Mechanical qualification
* A full UK driving licence
You should know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards. Experience working with various IT systems is also beneficial.
You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential, as there will be opportunities to upskill and develop a second skill set.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
Some of our perks include:
* Starting salary of £38,573
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family-friendly policies
* Two paid volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, please have an updated copy of your CV ready and set aside about five minutes. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date—so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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