Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Aylesbury

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join our team at Aylesbury Sewage Treatment Works, HP19 8RT. You will use your mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and timely manner with minimum supervision, ensuring site operation for our customers.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical & Electrical Technician:

• Caring out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Work on equipment including pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
• Participate in a standby rota following the relevant training.

Base Location: Aylesbury STW, Rabans Lane, Aylesbury, HP19 8RT

Working Pattern: 38 Hours, Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby rota payments. Overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

What’s provided: All PPE, tools, a company van and a fuel card are provided.

Qualifications: You must have previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering with an upskill in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.

What you should bring to the role:

• You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• Ideally, you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual-skilled status.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving license is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.