Maintenance Technician - Bioresources (Mechanical)

Anglian Water Services; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Cambridge is seeking a Bioresources Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs and maintenance on water assets. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering and a full UK driving licence. This role plays a vital part in protecting the environment and ensuring reliable water services. Benefits include private health care, annual leave, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Completed NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs on water assets.
• Investigate and rectify faults on equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance to ensure reliability.

Skills

Experience with mechanical control systems

Telemetry systems

Pumps maintenance

Gearbox maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

NVQ L3 - Circa £47,500 (Starting salary: £41,337 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject) + 15% Shift Allowance)

NVQ L2 - Circa £42,500 (Starting Salary: £36,986 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject) + 15% Shift Allowance)

Permanent, Full-time, 40.25 hours over an extended 7-day shift pattern

Location: Cambridge

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

Get ready to make a difference and join us as a maintenance technician, responsible for carrying out general repairs, investigating and rectifying faults and completing scheduled maintenance to ensure the reliability of our assets. This role is not just about doing a job, it has a real purpose; it’s about protecting our environment.

With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your commercial and/ or industrial experience with assets such as: electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, including some small-scale domestic work. Experience working with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance would also be advantageous. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

What does it take to be a Bioresources Maintenance Technician?

To be successful in this role, you must have obtained an NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification (or equivalent) and/or completed a relevant apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence.

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.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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
• Lots of great discounts!
• 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.

Closing date: 29/10/25