Mechanical Asset Technician

Anglian Water Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing essential water services in the East of England. As a Mechanical Asset Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining water supply systems, ensuring the delivery of wholesome drinking water to customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on training alongside experienced technicians. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a generous benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical knowledge and experience in water supply operations.
• Candidates should be quick learners and problem solvers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets.
• Ensure operational reliability and respond to issues.

Skills

Mechanics

Problem-solving

Maintenance

Education

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

ONC/BTEC qualification

Tools

Pumps

Water quality instruments

Chemical dosing systems

Job description

Business use of company van, tools, and PPE equipment

Location: Ipswich, Bury St. Edmunds, Thetford, and surrounding areas

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Generous annual leave

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career? Join us and benefit from a company committed to investing in your training and development. Gain valuable skills, qualifications, and experience while being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.

This team-oriented role involves joining one of our Water Services Teams to ensure the water supply process delivers wholesome drinking water to our customers. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment at Water Treatment Works, responding to issues, and ensuring operational reliability.

Your mechanical knowledge will enable you to operate and maintain water supply assets, including equipment at water treatment works, reservoirs, towers, and pumping stations.

What does it take to be a Mechanical Asset Technician?

You should learn quickly, use your initiative to solve problems, and train alongside an experienced Technician to acquire necessary skills. Candidates should have completed an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, and hold a relevant ONC/BTEC qualification.

You must have a flexible approach to working hours, including standby rota duties, and live within the surrounding areas.

Your duties will include planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets (e.g., pumps, screens, mixers, chemical dosing systems), working on water quality instruments, and calibrations. You will also work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to manage complex water treatment works.

Employee benefits include:

• Personal private health care
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service; option to buy/sell leave
• Competitive pension scheme with Anglian Water matching contributions up to 6%
• Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We support social mobility, race equality, armed forces veterans, disability confidence, and gender equality initiatives.

Employment checks include right to work, references, driving license, identity, and possibly criminal record and drug tests.

About the company

Anglian Water operates in the East of England, providing water services to the region.