Process Technician in Kent

Process Technician

Specialism Mechanical

Work Location / Base of Work Operational site - Kent
Directorate Wholesale Water Services
Employment type Permanent
Working pattern (e.g shifts) Monday to Wednesday - 08:00 to 16:30
Thursday & Friday - 08:00 to 15:30
Standby 1 in 6 rota

Your experience in the Mechanical field is valuable to the client.

Role responsibilities:
* Reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis
* Maintain chemical dosing systems and assist with process issues.
* To install new plant and equipment as required
* Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors
* To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required
* To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures.
* To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out
* To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so an assessment can be made against contractor prices
* To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required
* Be part of a standby rota for reactive failures (Rota details to be discussed during the interview stage)
* Work closely with other asset maintenance technicians and process operators, to keep our sites operating well and producing clean wholesome water for our customers

Every day is different, you will be working in all conditions carrying out and a range of tasks, to ensure the essential functions for the Wholesale Water directorate can operate to maintain a freshwater supply to our customers.

Although work is generated to you on a weekly basis, you will be managing your own time, giving you the freedom and flexibility to design your own working week, you will continue to be organised and proactive.

Using your existing knowledge, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis. Other responsibilities will include providing technical expertise to internal and external contractors, managing projects, and carrying out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and assisting in the development of other projects

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ideally you have the desire to be part of a team but also enjoys managing your own workload.
• You will be somebody who is excited by the prospect of being able to reap the rewards and thrive on job satisfaction.
• To be successful in this role you must have knowledge or experience of speciality areas (Electrical and Mechanical) and heavy industry.
• You will need to be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as a team as the main focus will be to complete all work in a timely and safe manner.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 procedures and H&S policies are required.
• Please note you must have a full clean driving licence as the role will include visiting sites all over the Kent area.

Qualifications required:
The following qualifications are a necessity for the position

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in an industrial area
• ONC or equivalent in a speciality area
• Current Electrical and Mechanical Installation Regulations qualification
• A relevant Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification (such as City & Guilds).

Please note you must also have a full clean driving licence as the role will include visiting sites all over the Kent area.

Salary & Benefits:

You have the opportunity to earn a great initial salary package of up to £38,400 per annum if you have a Mechanical background and relevant experience.

There is an additional shift allowance for overtime and a great company benefits package, in a role with stability, ongoing training and progression combined. The benefits include but are not limited to a company-use van with a fuel card, BUPA healthcare and eligibility for a company bonus.

You will also take on additional tasks for which you will be provided extra earnings on top of your basic salary package.

There will be an increase in salary for any individual who would be keen to train in the electrical field and become a multi-skilled technician.

Salary banding levels are 1-5 and depending on your experience, this will determine your base salary.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.