Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Bioresources

Anglian Water Services; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team in Cambridge. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, ensuring the safe operation of Bioresources and Water Recycling assets. The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, along with a full UK driving licence. A commitment to health and safety and flexibility in work is essential. The company offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Business use of company van

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

Personal Accident cover

Paid time off for health issues

Enhanced family leave package

Qualifications

• Experience in inspections and maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Knowledge of gas and steam systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and rectifying faults on equipment.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance.
• Supporting operational teams for safe operation of assets.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Health and Safety Awareness

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gearboxes

Pumps

Conveyers

Valves

Centrifuge Equipment

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Bioresources

Circa £45k depending on experience, (this includes 15% shift allowance) + Overtime is available

Full time, 40.25 hours a week across 7 day working pattern

Permanent

Location: Cambridge

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

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

Build a water industry for the future

Reporting to the Bioresources Operations Manager, as part of a site maintenance team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing and rectifying faults on as well as completing planned preventative maintenance and condition-based proactive maintenance.

Your role will support operational teams and enable the safe operation of Bioresources and Water Recycling assets. This is crucial to our mission of protecting the environment we serve through wastewater treatment and producing renewable energy and high-quality bioresource products, which support Circular Economy, Sustainability, and Net Zero goals.

What does it take to be a Bioresources Maintenance Technician?

NVQ level 2 (mechanical engineering or equivalent) and/or completed a relevant apprenticeship

Full UK driving licence

Demonstrate experience in completing inspections and maintenance on a variety of gearboxes, pumps, conveyers, valves and centrifuge equipment.

Strong awareness of health and safety

Knowledge of gas and steam systems is desirable (training will be provided)

Flexible and resilient approach to work - hours, training & adapting to the business needs when necessary

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

- Personal private health care including physiotherapy

- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

- 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

- Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

- Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE

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

- Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

- Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary

- Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell

- An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential

About the company

Anglian Water is a water company that operates in the East of England.