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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Salary description
£36000.00 - £38000.00 per year