Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services; Maldon; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Maldon is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for general repairs, fault investigation, and scheduled maintenance of essential water infrastructure. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering, along with a full UK driving licence. The position offers a starting salary of £34,000, with clear progression opportunities up to £44,000 and a range of benefits including private healthcare and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Business use of company van

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical plant maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and complete scheduled maintenance.
• Investigate and rectify faults in systems.
• Ensure reliability of water industry assets.

Skills

Scheduled maintenance

Fault investigation

General repairs

Mechanical control systems

Telemetry systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Tools

Electrical control panels

Level control equipment

Instrumentation

Inverters

Job description

Overview

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, 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?

Benefits

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 – including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Role context

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: 26/10

Interviews: Mid November

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