Mechanical Asset Technician

Anglian Water Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Asset Technician to ensure a reliable water supply. The role involves maintaining equipment at treatment works and conducting planned maintenance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mechanics. Competitive salary of £34,000 to £38,000 with progression opportunities up to £44,000. Benefits include private health care, pension schemes, and a company van.

Benefits

Private health care

Virtual GP service

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Additional annual leave

Business use of company van

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship at NVQ Level 2 and have a relevant ONC/BTEC.
• Ability to learn quickly and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the water supply delivers wholesome drinking water.
• Conduct planned maintenance and respond to incidents.
• Maintain water supply assets including equipment at water treatment works.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Industrial Equipment

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2

ONC/BTEC

Tools

Hand Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

34000 - 38000 with clear progression opportunities to earn up to 44000.

Business use of company van

Permanent 37 hours per week

Location: Pitsford Northampton and surrounding areas.

Private health care

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career at a company committed to investing in your training and development

Join us for the opportunity to gain valuable skills qualifications and experience whilst being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.

This team-oriented position will see you joining one of our Water Services Teams where you will ensure that the water supply process delivers wholesome drinking water to our customers.

Youll be responsible for the keeping all kinds of equipment at out Water Treatment Works operating correctly and reliably youll be enthusiastic about carrying out planned maintenance and responding promptly to issues and incidents.

Your mechanical knowledge will enable you to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water supply assets including equipment installed at water treatment works reservoirs towers and pumping stations.

What does it take to be a Mechanical Asset Technician

Your ability to learn quickly and use your own initiative to solve problems is essential for this role and you will train alongside an experienced Technician to ensure you gain all the skills and knowledge required. You will havecompleted an apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 and have a relevant ONC/BTEC

Youll need a flexible approach to working hours as you will be required to take part in a standby be able to undertake your standby duties you will need to live within the surrounding/neighbouring areas.

As well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our mechanical assets (e.g. pumps screens mixers chemical dosing systems etc) the successful candidate will also work on water quality instruments & control systems carrying out servicing & calibrations. Youll also work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to enable you to manage and control multiple complex water treatment works.

As a valued employee youll be entitled to:

• 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%
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• 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
• Paid time off when youre physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package to help you support your family including enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave policies

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Communitys Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Womens Utility Network.

Closing date: 12th November 2025

If you are offered a job with us you will be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks including: your right to work in the UK reference driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Mechanic Experience
• Hand Tools
• Industrial Equipment
• Industrial Maintenance
• Machining
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Assembly Experience
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Schematics
• Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

34000 - 38000