Maintenance Technician - Vacuum Systems

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in Huntingdon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage preventative maintenance and repairs for sewerage vacuum systems. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, a full UK driving license, and is passionate about making a positive impact. This role offers a starting salary of £34,000 - £38,000 with potential to grow to £44,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Business use of company van

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering and relevant apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and general repairs on sewerage vacuum systems.
• Diagnose faults and report on failing assets.
• Optimize asset performance through regional travel.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Starting salary: £38,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
£34,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £44,000 with further training and experience.

All PPE, tools, and fuel card provided

Regional travel: Covering Huntingdon, Peterborough and surrounding areas

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

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vacuum Systems Strategy Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day planned preventative maintenance, general repairs, and the rectification of faults at our sewerage vacuum systems. They will also report on failing assets, diagnose more complicated faults and optimise asset performance across Huntingdon, Wisbech and regional travel.

Benefits

• Personal private health care

• 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service

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

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

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

• A flexible working culture

• Life Assurance at eight times your salary

• Personal Accident cover - up to 5x 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

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have obtained at least an NVQ level 2 (ideally level 3) Mechanical engineering qualification (or equivalent), 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.

Closing date

9th November 2025