Maintenance Technician - E

SevernTrentLife; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank 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 Water Treatment team has a great opportunity to join as our new Maintenance Electrical Technician. This role will require travel to North Staffordshire & Derbyshire and will see the successful candidate covering areas such as Tittesworth, Leek, Matlock, Carsington, and Ogston. You must live within a commutable distance to this area to be considered.

You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical/automation assets which are key to ensuring treatment plants and water distribution processes are operating efficiently whilst maintaining quality outputs. The role is pivotal in assisting the Water Treatment team to meet tough local and companywide targets around quality, continuous supply, safety, and cost control.

In the role of Maintenance Technician, you will be expected to utilise electrical knowledge and skills to maintain electrical plant to optimise equipment reliability, maintainability, and asset/process performance. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the reactive and proactive maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and automation across the area.

A company van and fuel card will be provided along with all tools and specialist equipment required to carry out the role. We look to progress your technical skills to enable you to become an LV SAP along with all additional technical training.

Here at Severn Trent, we take pride in knowing we come to work each day and help make a difference. Any additional technical training required will also be covered and great working hours too (Monday - Thursday 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm).

The successful candidate will participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Maintaining industrial electrical equipment. Specifically, fault finding, installation, and routine maintenance on the following industrial electrical equipment types:
• Motor Starters
• Variable Speed Drives
• Electrical control circuits (relays, contactors, timers, etc.)
• Domestic electrical circuits (heating, lighting, and plugs)
• Support the company’s drive to improve safety standards
• Responsible for ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and diligent manner to ensure regular feedback on issues arising before, during, and following activities that are carried out
• Opportunity to train as an electrical Senior Authorised Person, LV (SAP)
• Willing to train for multiskilled instrument technician if not already qualified
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic would be advantageous

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking our new Electrical Technician to have obtained a NVQ level 3 qualification in the related subject and have 18th Edition. Furthermore, C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude, we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• 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 volunteering days per year

WHAT'S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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