Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Chippenham

£36,000 – £38,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to work alongside experienced engineers to assemble industrial machinery for use within the water industry, contributing to real-world solutions that help protect the environment

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install and terminate electrical wiring, cables, sensors, motors and instrumentation
• Build up equipment from engineering drawings, wiring schematics, work instructions and bills of materials
• Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly activities, including fitting pumps, valves, pipework, tanks, frames and ancillary equipment
• Ensure all assemblies meet quality, safety and technical standards
• Identify and report technical, quality or production issues and support their resolution
• Record build information, as-built changes and drawing discrepancies, providing feedback to the design team
• Maintain accurate inspection, testing and build documentation
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and workshop performance

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
• Competent in the use of standard mechanical and electrical tools
• Understanding of relevant health and safety requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Completed an apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
• Ideally hold a formal qualification e.g. ONC or equivalents in a relevant discipline
• Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, supervisors and colleagues
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to learn new skills
• Experience within the water, wastewater, process equipment or similar industries would be advantageous

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 15:30pm (Overtime available)
• 23 days holiday (which 3 of those will need to be saved for Christmas shutdown) and with the completion of each year of service (providing you have worked a full holiday year - Jan – Dec) you will receive an additional day’s holiday up to a maximum of 33 days after ten years
• 4 % employer pension, employee contribution is 4%, we increase our contribution after 5 years to 6%
• Company discretionary bonus: 10 % of the company’s profit before tax is annually shared amongst all employees – you will receive it pro-rata for the previous financial year
• Sick Bonus: £50 a quarter
• Death in Service 3 x your annual salary
• Private Medical Insurance (AXA) on completion of the probationary period
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sick Pay (10 days during the first 12 months, over 12 months – 4 weeks and after that it is discretionary)
• EAP 24/7 with Health Assured and Training & Development opportunities

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