Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Group; Burnham-on-Crouch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Generous pension

Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Life assurance

Accident cover

Parental leave options

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs, investigate faults and carry out scheduled maintenance to keep our water recycling assets operating reliably. You will join a collaborative team across Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch and surrounding areas, working 37 hours per week with some weekend work.

A full NVQ in mechanical/engineering (or apprenticeship) and a UK driving licence are preferred; you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package including

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 (Mechanical/Engineering) qualification or equivalent, or completed apprenticeship and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and rectify faults to ensure asset reliability.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on water recycling assets and mechanical/electrical plant.
• Support day-to-day operation and routine maintenance of mechanical assets and control/telemetry systems.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Pumps

Gearboxes

Telemetry systems

Control systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (Mechanical/Engineering)

Job description

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
Starting salary (Plus standby & overtime payments): £39,520 Basic for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject) £35,360 Basic for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
Permanent Full-time, with flexibility for part-time, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends. Location: Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, South Woodham Ferrers and surrounding areas 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 of service 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 wellbeing and lifestyle.