Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation

Jobtailor; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,762 - 45,171; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension scheme

Training and progression

Company van

Home-based

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water in Leicestershire is recruiting an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to support the Water Treatment team. The role is regional and field-based, starting from home with a company vehicle, and you’ll cover a Leicestershire area with regular site visits.

You’ll bring an NVQ Level 3 in Instrumentation, a Full UK driving licence, and experience from process plants. The position offers overtime, a competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, and training with clear progression

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Instrumentation qualification (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience from process plants in any industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrumentation and control systems across the Leicestershire region.
• Carry out fault finding, calibration and routine maintenance on instrumentation assets.
• Work in a regional field-based capacity from home with a company vehicle and on-site visits.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience from process plants

Education

NVQ Level 3 Instrumentation qualification

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation

Starting from £41,762.08 + Overtime + Annual Bonus (£1,500) + 25 days leave + 8 days Bank Holiday + Pay Increases + Excellent Benefits + Pension + Training + Progression + Home-Based + Van + Monday–Friday.

Severn Trent has a great opportunity within our Water Treatment team in the Leicestershire area to join as our new Instrumentation Maintenance Technician.

This is a regional field-based role, where you’ll start work from home and be provided with a company vehicle, mobile, safety gear, and tools. Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30–3:30, Fri 7:30–3:00 (flexibility on start and end times can be offered), plus standby will be required.

What You’ll Need

• NVQ Level 3 Instrumentation qualification (or equivalent qualification)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience gained from process plants in any industry

Are you an Engineer or Technician looking for specialist training, career progression, and premium overtime rates? No water industry experience? No problem.

Our treatment works operate as complex process plants, just like those in manufacturing, energy, or other industrial sectors. If you’ve worked with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards, your skills will transfer seamlessly.

You’ll also get specialist training, work with advanced mechanical systems, and help prevent issues before they happen - keeping communities and rivers safe.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a place to grow and build a career while making a real difference to the environment. You’ll also be part of a close-knit local team - a work family - where you can build friendships, enjoy a laugh, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a nationally renowned business with ambitious goals, Severn Trent is where your skills - and your career - will thrive.

How We’ll Reward And Care For You

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

This role has a clear, structured development path from Foundation to Skilled and Expert. Salary starts at £41,762.08, rising to £45,165.69 with qualifications and experience, supported through formal training and assessment.

Paid training and development form a core part of this role, with a requirement to work toward gaining a recognised second skill. While qualifications or experience are highly advantageous for a second skill, they are not essential, as full upskilling, formal training, and structured competency development will be provided.

We are considering all applicants that may already be dual skilled with the relevant qualifications with a starting salary of £45,171.90.

Successful applicants will be supported through technical training, on‑the‑job development, and assessment to achieve the required competency and progress within the role.

What’s Next?

If you’re a qualified technician or engineer and want a job with a clear environmental purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Before you apply, have an updated CV ready and five minutes to spare.