This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to work alongside experienced engineers to assemble industrial machinery for use within the water industry, contributing to real-world solutions that help protect the environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Install and terminate electrical wiring, cables, sensors, motors and instrumentation
- Build up equipment from engineering drawings, wiring schematics, work instructions and bills of materials
- Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly activities, including fitting pumps, valves, pipework, tanks, frames and ancillary equipment
- Ensure all assemblies meet quality, safety and technical standards
- Identify and report technical, quality or production issues and support their resolution
- Record build information, as-built changes and drawing discrepancies, providing feedback to the design team
- Maintain accurate inspection, testing and build documentation
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with health, safety and environmental requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and workshop performance
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
- Competent in the use of standard mechanical and electrical tools
- Understanding of relevant health and safety requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
- Completed an apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
- Ideally hold a formal qualification e.g. ONC or equivalents in a relevant discipline
- Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate with engineers, supervisors and colleagues
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to learn new skills
- Experience within the water, wastewater, process equipment or similar industries would be advantageous
Working Hours and Benefits
- Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 15:30pm (Overtime available)
- 23 days holiday (3 of these saved for Christmas shutdown). Each full holiday year results in an additional day up to a maximum of 33 days after ten years.
- 4% employer pension, employee contribution is 4%; employer contribution increases to 6% after 5 years.
- Company discretionary bonus: 10% of the company’s profit before tax is annually shared among all employees – pro‑rata for prior financial year.
- Sick bonus: £50 a quarter
- Death in Service 3x your annual salary
- Private Medical Insurance (AXA) on completion of the probationary period
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Sick Pay: 10 days during the first 12 months, over 12 months – 4 weeks and after that it is discretionary
- EAP 24/7 with Health Assured
- Training & Development
