Waste Maintenance Technician

Job Requisition Number 7407

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range £30,305 - £34,442 + additional payments in Overtime & standby of roughly £4,000

Base Chester

Applicants will be reviewed on a daily basis; once the suitable candidate is selected, the advert will close.

Location Chester, England, GB, CH1 4NT

As a Maintenance Technician working in our Wastewater team you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the Welsh Water asset base in compliance with company procedures in order to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Investigating the nature of plant failures and subsequently carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to service and in order to ensure compliance.
• Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishment and assist with commissioning equipment to specification and on time.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings of various equipment to ensure correct tolerance and fits are maintained for efficient plant operation.
• Maintaining a general knowledge of the treatment processes and the variations at individual assets to enable an accurate and speedy assessment of problems and their consequential results.
• Inspecting, repairing, installing and testing mechanical and electrical equipment in order to ensure that mandatory legislative requirements are met.
• Actively take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues.
• Carrying out an assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, where necessary ordering additional items via the Supervisor or direct from supplier.
• Implementing and maintaining the Information Management System (IMS) procedures at all times to ISO standard. Keep IMS records to ensure that they are satisfactory for internal and BSI audits.
• Using a mobile device to record all work details and all accounted for time.
• Liaising closely within the Alliance Partnership to ensure that all large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
• IT literate and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S procedures.

• This role has a mechanical bias.
• A full UK Drivers Licence is required.
• A company vehicle will be provided.
• The successful candidate will be required to participate in a standby rota.

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive).
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions.
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops.
• Car‑leasing scheme and free on‑site parking at all sites.
• Health Cash Back scheme and access to an online GP service.
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family.
• Many more can be found on our website.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.

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