Mechanical Maintenance Technician

EcoSolutions; Consett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical Modules training

Holiday entitlement 23–28 days + BH

Pension scheme 11% contribution

24/7 digital GP and wellbeing support

Annual health screenings

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount Portal

Paid time off for community events

Tools, PPE and uniform provided

Job summary

Northumbrian Water Group is seeking a Mechanical Technician in the Consett area to diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance, improving plant availability. You will work as a fully mobile technician with a company van, based from home, and participate in standby rotas with provided training and PPE.

Strong reading of mechanical drawings and a hands‑on approach are essential, along with a commitment to health and safety and DBS/drug testing as part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Technician with ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Maintenance background in reactive breakdowns and planned work.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and identify faulty components.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions to restore plant availability.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings to locate failure points and replace components.
• Operate as a fully mobile technician, coordinating with site teams and adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Time management

Health and Safety

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the role

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

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work in the Consett, County Durham Maintenance team. No two days are the same here, and you will be presented with unique opportunities to use your expertise in both fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to improve plant availability.

At Northumbrian Water Group we have a diverse range of equipment allowing us to offer a unique prospect to specialise in areas such as condition-based maintenance, generators and chemical dosing.

You will be a fully mobile worker and will be provided with a van, starting and finishing your working day from home. All tools and equipment are provided supporting Technicians to minimise plant down time.

The role requires participation in an out of hour’s standby rota. We will ensure that you have the relevant training and experience required to do this. Additional payments are made for standby, callouts and any additional hours worked.

At Northumbrian Water Group we recognise potential, offering a tailored training package, development, and growth opportunities for people to progress internally. With our committed leadership and close-knit teams, you will never be short of support in your role.

About you

You will be a time served Mechanical Technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. You will have a maintenance background in reactive breakdowns and planned work, and you will manage your time efficiently with minimal supervision. You will be experienced in reading and finding faults from Mechanical drawings, identify the source and replacing faulty components.

We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen eye for identifying the route cause whilst investigating problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.

You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a team player with. A strong Health and Safety ethic is an important part of our Everybody Home Safe Everyday culture.

A full, manual UK driving license is essential for this role.

What we will give you

You will have the potential to receive payment for up to 4 Technical Modules, (£1500 per module per year) with expectation that each Technician will achieve a minimum of 2 modules within 3 years.

• generous holiday arrangements, with annual leave entitlement starting on 23 days + Bank Holidays – rising to 28 days with length of service.
• We also offer additional 2 x ½ days special leave each year and the option to buy and sell leave.
• Rewards & Benefits include up to 11% company pension scheme contribution, access to 24/7 digital GP, wellbeing support and annual health screenings.
• We offer a Cycle to Work Scheme a Discount Portal, and paid time off to take part in community events.
• All tools, PPE and company uniform are supplied.

This role is defined as a Safety and Security Critical role and prospective employees are required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.

Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre‑employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre‑employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.

Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.