At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and execute maintenance projects across the UK's canals and rivers.
- Company: Join AmcoGiffen, a leading engineering contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Negotiable hourly rate, transport provided, 25 days holiday, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Enjoy continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on diverse mechanical and electrical projects.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 Mechanical or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Castle Donnington, Midlands (some travel further afield where necessary)
Role: The position is part of a two‑person regional mechanical & electrical framework team supporting maintenance projects across the UK’s Canals and Rivers.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervision and execution of small maintenance projects across the Canal & River Trust network, including working away from base as required.
- Production of method statements.
- Ordering and hiring of materials and plant.
- Hands‑on mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance of assets such as hydraulics, moving structures, bridges, penstocks, water control, switchgear, control panels, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, RCD, earth loop impedance, quartz series PLCs, solar panels, charging stations, ultrasonic encoders, MMI’s, level instrumentation, and various electrical loops.
Qualifications:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with hydrodynamics, moving structures, bridges, penstocks, and water control.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and basic electrical appreciation.
- NVQ Level 3 Mechanical (or equivalent).
- SSSTS/SMSTS.
- Medium risk confined space training.
- Slinger certification.
- PASMA.
- MEWP.
- Previous experience in multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical projects is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Hourly rate negotiable based on experience.
- Transport provided.
- Uplifts for on‑call rota and overtime.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Company contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Medicash health cash plan and rewards.
- Continuous learning opportunities and career development pathways.
- Safe working environment.
- Employee forum for voice and feedback.
The Company: AmcoGiffen is a national engineering contractor specialising in civil, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance across rail, civils, power generation, flood defence, aviation, waterways and other sectors.
Equal Opportunities Employer: AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging careers to everyone and is proactive in improving diversity and inclusion. The company does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, trade union membership, nationality, race, religion, social class or any personal characteristic not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements is eligible for employment.
Health & Wellbeing: The company prioritises safety and wellbeing, providing mental health first aiders, an employee assistance programme with 24‑hour counselling, and a supportive work environment.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Newbury employer: AmcoGiffen
AmcoGiffen is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Mechanical Maintenance Engineers in the picturesque Midlands region. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and career development, the company provides competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the UK's waterways while enjoying a safe and rewarding workplace.
