Planned Mechanical Craftsperson

Overview

Maintain and repair mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment sites

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical maintenance
• equipment repair
• parts specification
• fabrication
• standby duty
• customer updates

Tasks

-Work with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team -Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets -Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment on Wastewater Treatment sites, including: pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery -To maintain training and competencies in-line with job requirements including participation in the M+E competency framework -Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces and/or at height if required -Assisting Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems. -Acting as the duty mechanical craft Person on a standby/call-out rota basis. -Providing recommended / detailed specification of parts for ordering of stock replacements and parts needed to undertake repairs -Carrying out work activities as scheduled -Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline such as electrical disconnections. -Keeping our internal customers updated with activities which may impact on their processes. -Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical equipment to the highest standard of workmanship including, but not limited to: -Using, or if necessary, requesting method statements and safe systems of work for the activities you carry out. -Undertake any training required to carry out work activities in a safe or legal manner. -Manufacturing and fabrication of parts and equipment. -Development of new skills such as installing and maintaining mechanical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres

Requirements

• welding
• fabrication
• apprenticeship
• wastewater
• compex
• driving license

What You Bring

-Welding or Fabrication experience -A completed Apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline -Experience of working with Waste Water treatment processes would be desirable -CompEx 11 -Ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment -A full UK driving license is required

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Benefits

-Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave -A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodafone Advantage and more -Opportunity to earn 13 additional days holiday through rota days -We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme -We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites -Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers -Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform -Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme -Large plant complex repairs -23 - 27 days' holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays -Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose -Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes -Competitive Contributory Pension -At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits: -A discretionary Bonus -Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility -Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox

About South West Water

-South West Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services, covering Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset. -The company is known for pioneering innovation in water treatment and sustainability efforts across its service regions. -Specializes in providing clean, safe water and efficient wastewater treatment to both residential and commercial customers. -Committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and environmental stewardship in all its operations. -One of the standout projects includes the upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities to meet growing demand and environmental standards. -South West Water's operations span a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial water services.

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Security Clearance

-mandatory dbs check required during onboarding