Field Engineer - Electrical

Our Business

Siltbuster Ltd is the UK’s leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of clients across the UK and overseas. “Water Quality Matters”; and the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering effective package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.

The business has grown significantly over the last few years; reaching a wider client base and enhancing the levels of service that we provide. Therefore, we are seeking to continue to build our team; investing in skills, knowledge & experience to not only enhance the services we can provide, but support career paths helping develop and engage our staff for the sustained growth of the business.

About the Role

To support the delivery of our operations, we are inviting applications for the position of Field Engineer to be based within the South, ideally located near Reading, Bracknell or Slough on the M4. This role will be responsible for all field based installation and service requirements for our customers and due to the nature and location of these customers overnight stays during the week are part of this position. Our type of work ranges from physical installations to data analysis and diagnosis of site issues.

Role responsibilities:

• Conduct equipment preparation, installation and service duties incorporating electrical, mechanical and instrumentation work (within limits of competence)

• Carry out final fit-out and testing of new equipment at client sites, including mechanical and electrical (within limits of competence)

• Complete required documentation associated with installing, testing, commissioning and servicing equipment and company systems in general.

• Carry out pro-active visits to client sites to establish maintenance requirements and equipment schedules Company equipment

• Act as a point of contact for and respond to client technical queries and problems

• Provide or assist in providing Client personnel with relevant training and technical support of client staff on company equipment where appropriate

• Assist in finalizing equipment schedules for hire and sales, where required to do so

• Assist in developing maintenance schedules for client installation and fire equipment ensuring history is available for items of equipment

• Obtain quotes and raise requisitions for parts, equipment and services, for approval

• Managing and maintaining stock levels in both vans and lock-up areas

• Record and report relevant information for stock control, invoicing and ordering purposes.

• Liaise with other departments, predominately sales and operational to ensure effective detail and flow of information for the development of products and projects

• Ensure End Clients are supported with appropriate technical services and handover information

• Be familiar with and adhere to Company safety systems and codes of practice to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with required work instructions, procedures and risk assessments, including any COSHH sheets and other instructions, to minimize risk to themselves and other personnel and that good housekeeping always applies

• Wear and always maintain appropriate protective safety equipment for role and activities

• Assess job tasks risks identifying hazards, mitigating risks and solving operational issues

Qualifications and Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation with an ECS Gold Card.

• Previous Construction and Commercial site experience

• History with Water Treatment services / Environmental services would be advantageous

• Adaptable, flexible and proactive attitude

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Able to demonstrate initiative and professionalism when dealing with customers.

This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working and work with sewage.

What we can offer

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

Competitive salary

Eligible for company bonus scheme

Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service

3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)

Support for development and training

Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders

Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

Employee referral scheme

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Siltbuster Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.

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