Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water company in the UK is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician to carry out repairs, investigate faults, and conduct scheduled maintenance. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering or equivalent and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive salary progression, full-time flexibility, and numerous benefits including health care and additional leave options. This position is vital for environmental protection and community service.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent.
• Completed a relevant apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance on assets.
• Investigate and rectify faults to ensure reliability.
• Work with mechanical control systems and instrumentation.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical maintenance

Team collaboration

Fault investigation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical/Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Tools

Electrical control panels

Telemetry systems

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: Norwich and surrounding areas

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.

Role Overview

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. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can use every drop of their potential.

Closing date: 04/01/26

Interviews: Late January