Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Norwich. This full-time role involves performing repairs and maintenance, with a starting salary of £34,000 to £38,000 depending on qualifications. Candidates should possess NVQ level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering and a full UK driving licence. Great benefits include personal health care, a bonus scheme, and 25 days of annual leave.

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 working culture

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Paid time off for illness

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in mechanical/engineering.
• Relevant apprenticeship completion required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Investigate and rectifying faults on mechanical/electrical systems.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure operational reliability.

Skills

Mechanical/Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Tools

Electrical control panels

Mechanical control systems

Telemetry systems

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: Norwich 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?

Responsibilities

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 it takes

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

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.

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: 14/10

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