NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
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About The Role
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Permanent role - 37 hours core per week
Salary - from £35,746 to £42,056 (depending on experience) + OTE of £6000 in overtime, standby and callout payments
Location: Pity Me, Durham (Mobile Worker with van and fuel card provided)
About The Role
Are you passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a positive direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?
We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work in the Pity Me, Durham Maintenance team. No two days are the same here, and you will be presented with unique opportunities to use your expertise in both fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to improve plant availability.
At Northumbrian Water Group we have a diverse range of equipment allowing us to offer a unique prospect to specialise in areas such as condition-based maintenance, generators and chemical dosing.
You will be a fully mobile worker and will be provided with a van, starting and finishing your working day from home. All tools and equipment are provided supporting Technicians to minimise plant down time.
The role requires participation in an out-of-hour’s standby rota. We will ensure that you have the relevant training and experience required to do this. Additional payments are made for standby, callouts and any additional hours worked.
At Northumbrian Water Group we recognise potential, offering a tailored training package, development, and growth opportunities for people to progress internally. With our committed leadership and close-knit teams, you will never be short of support in your role.
About You
You will be a time-served Mechanical Technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. You will have a maintenance background in reactive breakdowns and planned work, and you will manage your time efficiently with minimal supervision. You will be experienced in reading and finding faults from Mechanical drawings, identifying the source and replacing faulty components.
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We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen eye for identifying the root cause whilst investigating problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.
You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a team player with a strong Health and Safety ethic, which is an important part of our "Everybody Home Safe Everyday" culture.
A full, manual UK driving license is essential for this role.
What We Will Give You
You will have the potential to receive payment for up to 4 Technical Modules, (£1500 per module per year) with the expectation that each Technician will achieve a minimum of 2 modules within 3 years.
We offer generous holiday arrangements, with annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days + Bank Holidays – rising to 28 days with length of service. We also offer an additional 2 x ½ days special leave each year and the option to buy and sell leave.
Rewards & Benefits include up to 11% company pension scheme contribution, access to 24/7 digital GP, wellbeing support and annual health screenings. We offer a Cycle to Work Scheme, a Discount Portal, and paid time off to take part in community events. All tools, PPE, and company uniform are supplied.
This role is defined as a Safety and Security Critical role and prospective employees are required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.
Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analyzed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.
About Us
Here at Northumbrian Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversations that improve our organizational awareness, understanding, and inclusivity.
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We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organization.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however, consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers, and third parties.
NWG At a Glance
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
About Us
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
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