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Operations Technician

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Confidential 26000.00 British Pound . GBP Per annum

2021-12-03 08:50:46

Job location Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established and privately owned company who are currently recruiting for a Technician to operate equipment located at various sites in the UK.

A background of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would experience of working with some or all the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses and filter presses although full training will be given. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, computer literate, confident and reliable, with a desire to expand their knowledge and develop their skills.

The role is interesting, varied and includes travelling and working away from home as well as some shift working; a suitable vehicle and accommodation will be provided.

Due to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for travel across Europe, including Ireland.

The Person

* Plant operator; must have an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.

* Must be able to work unsupervised, sometimes at remote sites.

* Process experience; relevant experience in the water/wastewater or process industry an advantage but not essential.

* Flexible; must be willing to adapt to changing requirements to meet customer demands.

* Customer focused; must be able to communicate at all levels and gain the trust and respect of customers.

* Able to work away from home for periods of up to 10 days (depending on shift pattern).

* Shift work; able to commit to changing shift patterns to meet customer requirements such as staggered starts and night shifts.

* Driving licence; must have a full, ideally clean driving licence for manual vehicles.

* Forklift and/or Telehandler licence an advantage but not essential.

The Role

* To install, operate and maintain our range of Mobile Separation Equipment.

* Optimise machine settings to achieve desired processing parameters.

* Assist Service Engineers when on site or at the company workshop.

* Understand and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to undertaking installation and operating work.

* Staggered work pattern, 5-day week with requirement for some weekend working or 10-day fortnight to include alternate weekends.

The Rewards

* Competitive salary, starting at £22,000 and rising to £26,000 on completion of training.

* Paid overtime - time and a half Mon-Sat and double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays.

* Night shift allowance.

* Company vehicle and fuel card.

* All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.

* Pension following qualifying period.

* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with length of service.

* Corporate wear and PPE provided.

* Bonus scheme after qualifying period.

* Extensive ongoing training, mentoring and development.

* Employee Assistance Program

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