Mechanical & Electrical Asset Technician

Anglian Water Services; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable water services! As a Mechanical Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water for our community. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. With responsibilities ranging from maintaining water supply assets to participating in a standby rota, you'll be essential in delivering high-quality services. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a greener future, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Private healthcare

Virtual GP service

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Family leave packages

Paid time off for health issues

Personal accident cover

Flexible benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship in a relevant subject.
• NVQ/ONC/BTEC Level 2 in a relevant subject required.
• An electrical qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment at water treatment works.
• Respond promptly to issues and carry out planned maintenance.
• Work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

Apprenticeship in a relevant subject

NVQ/ONC/BTEC Level 2

Electrical Qualification

Job description

£36,644 - £44,000 depending on experience. This role is reactive and offers standby and overtime pay, in addition to the basic salary.

Business use of company van

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Location: Sheringham, North Walsham, Fakenham, and surrounding areas

Benefits include:

• Private healthcare
• Virtual GP service for you and your household
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance at 8 times salary

Are you seeking an exciting and rewarding career with a company committed to investing in your training and development? Join us to gain valuable skills, qualifications, and experience while contributing to building a sustainable future. We are recruiting an experienced multi-skilled Mechanical Technician with electrical experience.

This team-oriented role involves joining one of our Water Services Teams to ensure the water supply process delivers safe drinking water to our customers.

You will be responsible for maintaining equipment at water treatment works, responding promptly to issues, and carrying out planned maintenance. Your mechanical and electrical 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?

• Completed an apprenticeship in a relevant subject
• NVQ/ONC/BTEC Level 2 in a relevant subject
• An electrical qualification
• Ability to learn quickly and use initiative

You will need to be flexible with working hours, participate in a standby rota, and reside within the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include maintenance on mechanical assets (pumps, screens, mixers, chemical dosing systems), working on water quality instruments, servicing, and calibrations. You will work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to manage complex water treatment works.

Employee benefits include:

• Private healthcare including physiotherapy
• Family leave packages, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Paid time off for health issues
• Personal accident cover up to 5 times salary
• Life assurance at 8 times salary
• Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and lifestyle
• Bonus scheme
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 6%
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We value diversity and are committed to supporting all colleagues. Our initiatives include the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work charter, Armed Forces Gold Covenant, Disability Confident employer status, and participation in the Women’s Utility Network.

Closing date: 18th May

If employed, you will undergo standard employment checks, including right to work, references, driving license, identity, and possibly criminal record and drug tests, depending on the role.