Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a full-time maintenance technician in Saffron Walden. The role involves general repairs, fault investigation, and maintenance of assets. Candidates should possess NVQ level 2 or 3 in mechanical/engineering and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a starting salary of £34,000 to £38,000 with progression opportunities, alongside comprehensive benefits including health care, pension, and paid 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 benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Discounts

Paid time off for wellbeing

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in mechanical/engineering or equivalent is required.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Investigate and rectify faults in electrical control panels and other equipment.
• Develop experience with mechanical control systems and 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: Saffron Walden 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.
• Work with assets such as electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, and some small-scale domestic work.
• Develop experience with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have obtained an NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification (or equivalent) and/or completed a relevant apprenticeship
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Inclusion and Environment

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.

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 – enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Timeline

Closing date: 02/11

Interviews: Mid November

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