Mechanical Asset Technician

TN United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing clean drinking water to millions. As a Mechanical Asset Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining essential water treatment assets. This position offers opportunities for training and career progression, ensuring you gain valuable skills while contributing to a sustainable future. With a commitment to employee well-being, including personal healthcare and flexible benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Don't miss your chance to be part of an innovative team during a period of significant growth.

Benefits

Personal Private Healthcare

24-hour Virtual GP Service

25 Days Annual Leave

Competitive Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Cover

Paid Time Off for Illness

Enhanced Family Leave Package

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets.
• Ability to work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on pumps, screens, and mixers.
• Participate in standby rota and respond to call-outs.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Quick Learning Ability

Initiative

Education

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

ONC/BTEC Qualification

Tools

Water Quality Instruments

Control Systems

Chemical Dosing Systems

Job description

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Salary - £32-39k basic (DOE) + overtime & standby

Business use of company van, tools, and PPE equipment

Location: Hartlepool and surrounding areas

Don’t let your skills rust, come and work in Water

Our skilled team of Mechanical Asset Technicians are a vital part of the Water Supply family; they keep our treatment works running smoothly to ensure the supply of 1.3 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to 5 million customers every day.

We’re looking to grow our team, building resilience through training, development, and clear routes for career progression. Join us as we prepare for a period of significant growth, with new and innovative projects transforming our work while staying true to our purpose: to bring social and environmental prosperity to the region we serve.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, qualifications, and experience while being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.

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

• Personal private healthcare including physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave – rising to 29 with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Flexible benefits 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 if you’re physically or mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

What does it take to be a Mechanical Asset Technician?

Quick learning ability and initiative are essential. You will train alongside an experienced Technician to gain all necessary skills and knowledge. You should have completed an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, and hold a relevant ONC/BTEC qualification.

You need a flexible approach to working hours, as you will participate in a standby rota and live within the surrounding/neighbouring areas to undertake standby duties.

Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets (e.g., pumps, screens, mixers, chemical dosing systems), working on water quality instruments and control systems, servicing, and calibrations. You will also work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to operate and maintain complex water treatment assets and processes.

Standby and overtime

This reactive role offers additional earnings through standby and overtime pay. Standby duty is typically at least once a week, with additional standby payments. Overtime is paid at time and a half before midnight and double time after midnight for call-outs.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Join us and make a difference. We value diversity and are committed to supporting all colleagues to succeed. We are part of the Social Mobility Pledge, signed the Race at Work charter, hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant, are a Disability Confident employer, and participate in the Women’s Utility Network.