Maintenance Technician - Bioresources (Electrical)

Anglian Water Services; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Newmarket seeks a Bioresources Maintenance Technician to ensure the operation of vital resources. Candidates should possess an electrical apprenticeship and relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including private healthcare and a robust pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to protecting the environment through sustainable practices.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Possess an industrial electrical apprenticeship.
• NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent (electrical or engineering maintenance).
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and rectify faults.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.
• Support operational teams for safe operation.

Skills

Industrial electrical apprenticeship

Proven electrical experience in an industrial environment

Knowledge of 3 phase electrical switch gear

Health and safety awareness

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent

ONC/OND in electrical engineering

City and Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Circa £55k 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. Double-matched pension scheme.

Role

Reporting to the Bioresources Operations Manager, as part of a site maintenance team you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing and rectifying faults, as well as completing planned preventative maintenance and condition-based proactive maintenance. This includes; Electrical and Instrumentation work across all Water Recycling Bioresources assets on site.

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?

• Possess an industrial electrical apprenticeship
• NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent (electrical or engineering maintenance)
• ONC/OND in electrical engineering
• City and Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Proven electrical experience in an industrial environment, along with a good working knowledge of 3 phase electrical switch gear, control systems, telemetry systems, actuated valves and motors
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Previous DSEAR COMPEX training is desirable (training will be provided)
• 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
• Advocate of collaboration, someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Full UK driving license

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
• Bonus scheme
• 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

Closing date: 16/11/25

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