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Hello, we’re Severn Trent, and we think water is wonderful. We’re also pretty keen on people.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Every cup of tea and every toilet flush is only possible because of our 6,500 brilliant team members.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We believe diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and serve our customers and communities better.
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 based in Coleshill.
This position offers a chance to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you can embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities.
* Proactively and reactively maintain onsite mechanical assets.
* 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 improve the mechanical asset base.
* Complete lifting operations safely as per LOLER regulations.
* Fault finding and diagnostics.
* Interpret and update mechanical drawings.
* Support the design and build of new processes.
* Own site mechanical performance.
* Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required.
* Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site.
* Ensure 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.
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 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 valuable.
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 celebrate diversity and individuality, believing diverse backgrounds and experiences help us serve our communities better.
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 and provide award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We also support you in caring for the environment and communities where we live.
Some of our perks include:
* Starting salary of £38,573
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy/sell up to 5 days)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
* Leading pension scheme with double contributions (up to 15% if you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave scheme at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development via 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. Please have your updated CV ready and set aside about five minutes to apply. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date—keep an eye on your phone and email.
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