Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension plan

Virtual GP

26 days' leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Family-friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to carry out general repairs, investigate faults and complete scheduled maintenance to ensure the reliability of our water assets. You will work on water recycling equipment at treatment works and perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, including pumps and gearboxes.

Successful candidates will have NVQ Level 2/3 (mechanical/engineering) or equivalent and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 (Mechanical/Engineering) qualification or equivalent is required.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and rectify faults; complete scheduled maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
• Manage day-to-day operation and maintenance of water recycling assets, including equipment at water treatment works.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes and telemetry systems.

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (Mechanical/Engineering)

Job description

Starting Basic salary (plus standby & overtime payments): £39,520 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
£35,360 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £47,840 Basic with further training and experience

All PPE, tools, and fuel card provided

Permanent Full-time, with flexibility for part-time, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends.

Location: Tilbury, Chelmsford, Grays, Brentwood and surrounding areas (must be with 40min drive to Tilbury)

Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care


• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%


• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household


• 26 days annual leave – rising with length ofservice and the ability to buy more


• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)


• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)


• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay


• Bonus scheme


• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

Build a water industry for the future

Get ready to make a difference and join us as a maintenance technician, responsible for carrying out general repairs, investigating and rectifying faults and completing scheduled maintenance to ensure the reliability of our assets. This role is not just about doing a job, it has a real purpose; it's about protecting our environment.

With support from a collaborative team, your mechanical knowledge will enable you to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water recycling assets – including equipment installed at water treatment works, as well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our mechanical assets Experience working with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance would also be advantageous.This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

What does it take to be a Wastewater Maintenance Technician?

To be successful in this role, you must have obtained an NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification (or equivalent) and/or completed a relevant apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential

Closing date: 08/11/26

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