Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salary: £19.45 per hour / £40,456 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile role with base in Brettex, Chesterfield

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. 

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, Brettex are seeking to recruit a Senior Centrifuge Engineer to work on water company sites in predominantly Central and Northern England.

The Senior Centrifuge Engineer position would suit existing Field Service Engineers looking for new challenges on project work on behalf of the UK water companies and industrial customers including installations and asset replacement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pro-active and passionate team.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

• Work as the senior team leader of a team of other mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake complex mechanical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Working under CDM  regulations on projects work 

• Responsible for day to day on site supervision of employees and subcontractors

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Work alongside on site customer teams and sub contractors

• Liaise on site with customers as the primary point of contact

• Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience working in an industrial environment

• Experience leading mechanical installation, maintenance or servicing works

• Experience in leading the replacement of assets and maintaining the equipment typically found on water and sewage treatment plants

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• Full UK Driving License

• Compex Trained

• SSSTS Card

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• IOSH Trained

Desirable:

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• DSEAR Awareness

• PASMA Trained

• CSCS Gold Card

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.