Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS
Job Title:
North Oxfordshire Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref:
39107 Division:
Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location:
Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS Contract Type:
Permanent Full/Part-time:
Full-time Hours:
38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training. Salary:
Offering a salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience. Job Grade:
A Closing Date:
30/12/2024 We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Water Production team to work out of our Farmoor water treatment works. What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician: Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required. Using technical equipment such as 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, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment. What you should bring to the role: To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification. Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector. Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry. 18 TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential. The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles. A valid driving licence is essential. We are looking for you to: Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, be disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you, and have a can-do attitude. Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. Be proactive in taking the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively. Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays). Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Who are we? At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. We’re committed to taking care of it for us all. Working at Thames Water: We recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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North Oxfordshire Mechanical & Electrical Technician Ref:
39107 Division:
Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location:
Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS Contract Type:
Permanent Full/Part-time:
Full-time Hours:
38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30am – 3:36pm plus standby and overtime opportunities increasing earnings by potential £8-£10k per annum upon completion of essential company training. Salary:
Offering a salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on your level of experience. Job Grade:
A Closing Date:
30/12/2024 We are currently recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our Water Production team to work out of our Farmoor water treatment works. What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician: Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns. Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required. Using technical equipment such as 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, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling, and dosing equipment. What you should bring to the role: To be a time-served apprentice with an NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical and electrical qualification. Experience working in water or a similar industry with skills transferrable from another sector. Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial. Would suit mechanical maintenance/service engineers or mechanics from any industry. 18 TH Edition would be beneficial but not a requirement but must be willing to obtain during probation. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are essential. The work will require physical fitness as you will work in manual handling and often physically demanding roles. A valid driving licence is essential. We are looking for you to: Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, be disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around you, and have a can-do attitude. Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team. Be proactive in taking the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively. Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training. 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays). Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Who are we? At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. We’re committed to taking care of it for us all. Working at Thames Water: We recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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