[Hiring] Senior Engineering Technician @Xylem

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Service Engineer, Home based Yorkshire. Based in Thirsk, this role will undertake the maintenance, service and repair of industrial drainage pumping equipment throughout the assigned region.

• Support the installation, service and refurbishment of submersible and surface mounted pumping equipment, sewage treatment plants and all associated components, including control systems, valves and pipework.
• Conduct analytical surveys of control equipment, both electrical and physical.
• Isolate, dismantle and inspect pumping equipment, including moving parts and lubricants.
• Examine and report any defects regarding the valves and pipework. Report any abnormalities.
• Supply details, measurements, and full descriptions of any components that require replacement.
• Install and commission supplied equipment and all associated apparatus.
• Work as part of a team where health and safety demands.
• Carry out both planned and reactive service visits as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Lifting of access covers, pumping equipment and all associated components from ground level to an approximate depth of 10m using the appropriate tools supplied by Xylem Water Solution UK Ltd.
• Work in an outdoor environment in different weather conditions on a daily basis.
• Drive a company vehicle to the standard required by Xylem Water Solution UK Ltd, as detailed in the Company policy to and from scheduled and reactive calls.
• Undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.
• Standard hours of work are 39 per week; however, a totally flexible working attitude is necessary to meet the client and business needs. Evening/weekend on-call duties will be necessary on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified to City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 or industry equivalent, (including 17th/18th Edition)
• ECS / JIB Gold Skills Card Holder
• Good knowledge of pumps/pumping systems, associated equipment, 3 phase industrial electrics, fault finding and testing of electrical components / panels to 18th Edition.
• Full driving licence
• Able to use a PDA system and various customer management logging-in systems.
• (Confined Space Training will be given once the necessary medical has been passed)

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Travel Allowance
• Pension
• Flexible benefits
• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare Plan
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