Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water Services; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimise pumping station assets. Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering and experience with mechanical systems. The role offers a starting salary of £34,000 to £38,000 with opportunities for progression and benefits including private healthcare, pension scheme, and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Personal private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Company van for business use

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Great discounts

Paid time off for illness

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering subject.
• Completed a relevant apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Optimise performance and resilience of pumping station assets.
• Utilise technology such as Ovarro data.
• Work collaboratively within the team to maintain equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience with pumps and motors

Electronic control systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

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

Regional travel: Covering Tilbury/Southend/Maldon/Witham Area

Dive into a world of opportunity!

Get ready to make a difference and join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in our proactive pumping station servicing teams, responsible for optimising performance and resilience of our assets by utilising technology such as Ovarro data. With support from a collaborative team, you will have an opportunity to develop your commercial and/ or industrial experience with assets such as: pumps, valves , gearboxes and motors . Experience working with mechanical /Electrical control systems, telemetry systems and general water industry plant maintenance would also be advantageous.

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

• Personal private health care

• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Business use of company vanplus access to tools and all uniform and PPE

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

• A flexible working culture

• Life Assurance at eight times your salary

• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x 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

What does it take to be a Mechanical Maintenance Technician?

To be successful in this role, you will have obtained at least an NVQ level 2 (ideally level 3) Mechanical engineering qualification (or equivalent), completed a relevant apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 02/11

Interviews

Due to there being high volumes of these roles across the region, there will be multiple weeks of in person interviews spanning late November to early December.