Engineering Technician

at  Bristol Water

We have a great opportunity to join our Production team here at Bristol Water as an Engineering Technician.
As an Engineering Technician (Grade 2) you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment, mechanical and electrical, associated with water treatment processes and the distribution network.
The Production team are responsible for the supply and treatment of water for 365 days of the year, 7 days a week, 24 hrs a day.
This is a really exciting challenge for an Engineering Technician to be a part of a high performing and dedicated team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR…

We are looking for an experienced technician who is self-motivated and can work with minimal direct supervision.

We are also looking for the following skills and experience:

• An individual with Operations and Maintenance experience within a process plant environment.
• Qualified to City and Guilds, Btech or NVQ level 3 or a time served Mechanical and/or Electrical apprenticeship
• Have excellent health and safety awareness
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces and to be able to wear breathing apparatus (This will involve passing a company medical)
• Computer literate and familiarity with MS office software packages.
• a full clean driving licence
• A team player with a hardworking and flexible attitude.

Importantly, you will need to demonstrate our core values: TRUST, SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, PROFESSIONALISM, PRIDE and AMBITION.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You will be carrying out planned preventative mechanical and electrical maintenance of process plant to a scheduled programme.
You will be carrying out plant fault investigation, diagnosis, and repair to ensure optimum performance of the plant.
As an Engineering Technician your normal working day will be 08:00 to 16:15, however, you will also be part of a standby rota which will involve out of hours work on a callout basis, covering weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

As well as a friendly, supportive working environment and opportunities for development, the role also offers:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (you can also buy/ sell up to 5 days)
• Entry into the company pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and access to discounts
• Paid volunteering day (2)
• Supportive, friendly team and working environmen