Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Basildon. You will optimise asset performance using technology, involving mechanical/electrical systems, pumps, and valves. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a salary between £34,000 and £38,000, with progression up to £44,000, along with benefits like health care, pension scheme, and flexible working culture.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Access to company van

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• At least NVQ Level 2 Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 preferred).
• Completed a relevant apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Optimise performance and resilience of assets.
• Utilise technology such as Ovarro data.
• Work with pumps, valves, gearboxes, and motors.

Skills

Experience with mechanical/electrical control systems

Knowledge of telemetry systems

General water industry plant maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Anglian Water

Starting salary: £38,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)

£34,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £44,000 with further training and experience.

All PPE, tools, and fuel card provided

Regional travel: Covering Tilbury/Southend/Maldon/Witham Area

Dive into a world of opportunity!

Get ready to make a difference and join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in our proactive pumping station servicing teams, responsible for optimising performance and resilience of our assets by utilising technology such as Ovarro data. With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your commercial and/or industrial experience with assets such as pumps, valves, gearboxes and motors. Experience working with mechanical/electrical control systems, telemetry systems and general water industry plant maintenance would also be advantageous.

Benefits

• Personal private health care
• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
• A flexible working culture
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Lots of great discounts
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family

What Does It Take?

To be successful in this role, you will have obtained at least an NVQ level 2 (ideally level 3) Mechanical engineering qualification (or equivalent), completed a relevant apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 02/11

Interviews: Due to there being high volumes of these roles across the region, there will be multiple weeks of in person interviews spanning late November to early December

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