Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Greater London is looking for a Maintenance Technician. The role involves carrying out general repairs, investigating faults, and performing scheduled maintenance to ensure asset reliability. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position offers clear progression opportunities and a starting salary of £34,000 to £38,000, with potential to earn up to £44,000.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Business use of company van

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance at 8 times salary

Paid time off when unwell

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant apprenticeship completion is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Investigate and rectify faults in equipment.
• Ensure reliability of assets for environmental protection.

Skills

General repairs

Fault investigation

Mechanical control systems

Telemetry systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Tools

Electrical control panels

Instrumentation

Pumps

Job description

Overview

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.

Salaries and Experience

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)

With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your commercial and/ or industrial experience with assets such as electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, including some small-scale domestic work. 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.

Requirements

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.

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

Permanent Full time, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends.

Location: Tilbury, Dagenham, Basildon, Chelmsford, Essex - the ideal candidate would be on the east side of Hornchurch/Upminster and within a maximum of 45 minutes drive to Tilbury and to Brentwood.

Benefits

• Personal private health care including physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5 times 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 including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.