We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Bicester Sewage Treatment Works, OX25 2NY.
As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault‑diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, ensuring all sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.
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 complex fault diagnosis and remediation during incidents.
* Providing technical advice, referring to up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and providing 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 equipment, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, and chemical handling and dosing equipment.
* Participating in a standby rota following the relevant training.
Base Location: Bicester STW – OX25 2NY
Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments and overtime opportunities that can increase earning potential by up to an additional £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.
You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G Level 3 in Electrical engineering, with an up‑skill in mechanical NVQ2/3 crucial.
What you should bring to the role
* Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
* Upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
* For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will develop the right people to dual‑skilled status.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
* Physical fitness, as the work requires confined‑space work after appropriate training.
* A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment such as the vehicle and tools are provided.
What’s in it for you
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities that can increase earning potential by up to an additional £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Generous pension scheme through AON.
* Access to benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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