Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Maldon; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of assets through general repairs and maintenance. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering or equivalent and have a full UK driving licence. This role is vital for protecting the environment and working with a collaborative team. The position offers a starting salary of £34,000 to £38,000, with clear progression and flexibility for part-time opportunities.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Family Leave package

Paid time off for wellness

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or relevant apprenticeship required.
• Experience with mechanical control systems and general maintenance is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general repairs and scheduled maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
• Investigate and rectify faults as they arise.
• Support the team in working with various mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Plant Maintenance

Fault Investigation

Team Collaboration

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical/Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Tools

Electrical Control Panels

Telemetry Systems

Pumps and Gearboxes

Job description

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

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

Location: Maldon 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?

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• 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.

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, 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.

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: 06/01/26

Interviews: Late Jan/Early Feb

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