Mechanical Asset Technician

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Asset Technician to join their Water Services Team. This exciting role involves maintaining and operating water supply assets, ensuring the delivery of high-quality drinking water. You will work alongside experienced technicians, gaining valuable skills and knowledge while contributing to a sustainable future. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you'll engage in both planned maintenance and urgent repairs, playing a crucial role in the water treatment process. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Dental Plan

Flexible working

Access to tools, uniform and PPE

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship and NVQ Level 2 required.
• Mechanical knowledge essential for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure water supply process delivers wholesome drinking water.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Ability to learn quickly

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

Relevant ONC/BTEC

Tools

Water quality instruments

Control systems

Pumps

Chemical dosing systems

Job description

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Mechanical Asset Technician

Apply locations: Ipswich

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Time left to apply: End Date: April 28, 2025 (2 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R30920

£34,000 circa - rising with experience

Business use of company van, tools and PPE equipment

Permanent, 37 hours p/w

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

Private health care

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double-matched pension scheme

Generous annual leave

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.

You’ll be responsible for keeping all kinds of equipment at our Water Treatment Works operating correctly and reliably. You’ll 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 have completed an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, and have a relevant ONC/BTEC.

You’ll need a flexible approach to working hours as you will be required to take part in a standby rota. To 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. You’ll also work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to enable you to manage and control multiple complex water treatment works.

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

• Personal private health care
• Dental Plan
• Flexible working
• Access to tools, all uniform and PPE
• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service – Able to buy and sell annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme

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 Community’s 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 Women’s Utility Network.

Closing date: 27/04/25

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.