Bioresources Lead Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension 21%

Virtual GP

26 days leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Family-friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water in Northampton is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time-based, condition-based, and performance-based tasks. You will work with local maintenance teams and contractors to reduce downtime and improve asset availability.

The role requires strong communication and collaboration, with a focus on safety-critical activities and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical maintenance.
• Proven fault-finding and improvement experience on mechanical/electrical assets via PPM and RCA.
• Knowledge of contractor management and MOC policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in performance and efficiency of assets and maintenance activities.
• Ensure day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Own CBM routes design, development and alerts.
• Ensure safety-critical equipment maintenance on time and compliant.
• Provide mechanical/electrical support to Maintenance Managers and teams.
• Lead projects to reduce costs and optimise asset performance.

Skills

Fault finding

Root Cause Analysis

Autonomous working

Collaboration

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

Tools

SAP

IRIS

Power BI

Job description

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £62,400 Basic with further training and experience

Company van, all PPE, tools, and fuel card provided

Permanent Full Time: Mon‑Fri 37 hours per week, We may offer part time/flexible working depending on the role requirements, this can be discussed openly at interview

Location: Great Billing, Northampton

What will you be doing?

The Lead Maintenance Engineer will play a pivotal role in the oversight and delivery of critical maintenance activities, with a particular focus on process safety critical tasks. The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time‑based, condition‑based, and performance based interventions through the local maintenance teams and designated framework contractors, while driving improvements that reduce asset downtime and increase asset availability. You will also play a key role in aligning planned work with local shutdowns to improve efficiency in the delivery of planned, condition‑based, and performance‑based maintenance activities. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong communication skills to effectively liaise with a wide range of teams.

• Drive improvements in the performance and efficiency of operational assets and maintenance activities within the assigned area.


• Ensure the effective day‑to‑day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.


• Own the design, development, and optimisation of Condition‑Based Monitoring (CBM) routes and associated alerts.


• Ensure all safety critical equipment maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with compliance requirements.


• Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to Maintenance Managers and their teams.


• Lead and undertake project work within the area, including initiatives to reduce operating costs and optimise mechanical and electrical asset performance.

What does it take to be a Lead Maintenance Engineer?

• Possess a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Electrical/Mechanical maintenance background.


• Proven practical experience of fault finding and improvement of mechanical and electrical assets through Planned Preventative Maintenance and strong Root Cause Analysis skills.


• Good understanding of Contractor management and MOC policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of Water Recycling processes and associated Health and Safety requirements knowledge is essential.


• Experience using various IT programmes including SAP, IRIS and Power BI is desirable.


• Flexible approach to work as the sites operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


• Ability to work autonomously.


• Advocate of collaboration.


• Forward thinking and pro‑active individual.


• Full UK driving license.

We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care.


• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%.


• 24‑hour Virtual GP service for you and your household.


• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more.


• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary).


• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary).


• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay.


• Bonus scheme.


• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Closing date: 29/11/26

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