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Posted Date:  13 Sep 2024
Posting End Date:  27/09/2024
Location:  Leicestershire
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Waste water recycling
Salary (£):  £38,573.85

Maintenance Technician - I

 

 

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Our Wastewater Recycling team are recruiting for a new  Maintenance Instrumentation Technician.

 

As part of a progressive team, you will be tasked with both proactive and reactive maintenance of diverse equipment and assets. This includes responding to breakdowns and executing scheduled enhancement projects at numerous sewage pumping stations and treatment facilities. You’ll be responsible for making sure our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work enhancing our regions rivers.

 

Other key responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out service, repair and replacement of assets such as pressure, level, flow, temperature monitoring equipment, PLC/HMI systems including Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi, Telemetry outstations and SCADA packages
  • Continuously improve instrumentation asset base and control.
  • Fault finding and diagnostics
  • Interpret and update technical drawings
  • Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
  • Owns site automation and control processes
  • Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required
  • Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site
  • On site testing to provide assurance of online monitors and validate process
  • Proactive ordering of consumables and spares
  • Actively challenge any activity or practices that could have an adverse impact on the health and safety of employees or customers, the quality of the final water or the environment.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, you will also participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota.

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works dependant on home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing and tools appropriate to the job.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

 

  • NVQ level 3 Instrumentation & Electrical qualification
  • Experience and skills in PLC’s, control equipment or commissioning activities
  • A full UK driving licence will be required for the role

You will also be considered if you have obtained NVQ 3 level 3 Electrical qualification with relevant instrumentation experience.

 

You’ll be expected to know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial electrical installation requirements and standards. In Severn Trent we use a number of different devices on the job so your experience working with various IT systems will be great.

You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential as there will be an opportunity to upskill and develop a second skill set.

The role is part of a competency framework to support your development from “Foundation” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status.

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. 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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • Starting salary of £38,573
  • 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, which is subject to eligibility)
  • 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 paid volunteering days per year 

 

 

WHATS 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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