Mechanical Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Thornaby. The role involves fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance, requiring ONC/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. The company offers extensive training, generous holiday arrangements, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday arrangements

Company pension scheme contribution

Access to 24/7 digital GP

Wellbeing support

Annual health screenings

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount Portal

Paid time off for community events

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Technician with ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in reactive breakdowns and planned work.
• Ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance.
• Manage time efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Communication

Health and Safety

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Thornaby

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Client:

Northumbrian Water

Location:

Thornaby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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About the role

Are you passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a positive direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work in the Thornaby Maintenance team (Teesside Area). No two days are the same here, and you will be presented with unique opportunities to use your expertise in both fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to improve plant availability.

At Northumbrian Water Group we have a diverse range of equipment allowing us to offer a unique prospect to specialise in areas such as condition-based maintenance, generators and chemical dosing.

You will be a fully mobile worker and will be provided with a van, starting and finishing your working day from home. All tools and equipment are provided supporting Technicians to minimise plant down time.

The role requires participation in an out of hour’s standby rota. We will ensure that you have the relevant training and experience required to do this. Additional payments are made for standby, callouts and any additional hours worked.

At Northumbrian Water Group we recognise potential, offering a tailored training package, development, and growth opportunities for people to progress internally. With our committed leadership and close-knit teams, you will never be short of support in your role.

About you

You will be a time served Mechanical Technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. You will have a maintenance background in reactive breakdowns and planned work, and you will manage your time efficiently with minimal supervision. You will be experienced in reading and finding faults from Mechanical drawings, identify the source and replacing faulty components.

We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen eye for identifying the route cause whilst investigating problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.

You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a team player with. A strong Health and Safety ethic is an important part of our Everybody Home Safe Everyday culture.

A full, UK driving license is essential for this role.

What we will give you

You will have the potential to receive payment for up to 4 Technical Modules, (£1500 per module per year) with expectation that each Technician will achieve a minimum of 2 modules within 3 years.

We offer generous holiday arrangements, with annual leave entitlement starting on 23 days + Bank Holidays – rising to 28 days with length of service. We also offer additional 2 x ½ days special leave each year and the option to buy and sell leave.

Rewards & Benefits include up to 10% company pension scheme contribution, access to 24/7 digital GP, wellbeing support and annual health screenings. We offer a Cycle to Work Scheme a Discount Portal, and paid time off to take part in community events. All tools, PPE and company uniform are supplied.

This role is defined as a Safety and Security Critical role and prospective employees are required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.

Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity which means bringing your full self to work. We encourage and welcome all applications, as we believe and strive to be an equal opportunity employer committed in having a diverse community represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. We have our colleague network groups, including Rainbow Support Network (LGBT+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks too.