Senior Engineering Technician

Xylem Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global water solutions company is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for their Service team in Portsmouth. The role involves supporting the installation and service of submersible and surface-mounted pumping equipment, offering competitive salary and benefits including a performance-related bonus, travel allowance, and career growth opportunities. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline and must be flexible to work overtime and travel to customer sites.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Performance-related bonus

Travel allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Annual health assessment

Health Cash Plan

Life cover

Business mobile phone

Branded PPE

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for surveying control equipment.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and handle tools.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and service of pumping equipment.
• Isolate and inspect equipment for defects.
• Carry out scheduled service visits and report abnormalities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical proficiency

Electrical proficiency

Teamwork

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical discipline

Tools

Control systems knowledge

Driving experience

Job description

Senior Engineering Technician page is loaded## Senior Engineering Technicianremote type: Onsitelocations: Portsmouth: Ashfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R46192Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.**The Role:**We are looking for a multi-skilled Senior Engineering Technician to join our Service team in the UK. Working as part of the Service team you will be supporting the installation, service and refurbishment of submersible and surface mounted pumping equipment, wastewater treatment plants and all associated components, including control systems, valves and pipework. City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in either a mechanical or electrical discipline is preferred. For Electrically biased engineers a AM2 and/or a qualification up to C&G 2391 Test & Inspect would be highly advantageous.**Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:*** Analytical survey of control equipment, both electrical and physical.* Isolate, dismantle and inspect pumping equipment, including moving parts and lubricants.* Examine and report any defects with regards to 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.* Working in an outdoor environment in different weather conditions on a daily basis.* Driving 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.* Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience* Guide and supports junior team members; may assist in their formal training* HSE is paramount and safety guidelines will always need to be followed. You will be working on sites varying from domestic customers through to large tier 1 contractors and municipal service providers.* The role requires you to be flexible, you will be involved in a call out rota and be expected to work overtime when the business needs dictate this necessary outside of your standard 39hr working week. You must be willing to travel to customers sites and hole a full UK driving licence etc.**Benefits:*** Competative basic salary* Company and personal performance related bonus* Travel allowance (covers 1st hour of travel for work)* Excellent opportunities for career development & growth* Working week 39 hours* 25 days holiday a year + bank holidays.* Xylem defined contribution pension* Annual health assessment* Health Cash Plan* 4 x salary life cover (option to uplift)* Business mobile phone* All Xylem branded PPE* Vehicle & Service tool kitJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.background, skills and interests.