Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water services company in Thetford is seeking a Maintenance Technician to carry out repairs and maintenance on various equipment. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in mechanical/engineering, a full UK driving licence, and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. This is a full-time, permanent role with competitive salary and benefits, including health care and life assurance.

Benefits

Personal private health care including physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Company van for business use

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs to ensure the reliability of assets.
• Investigate and rectify faults.
• Complete scheduled maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical control systems

Telemetry systems

Electrical control panels

General mechanical/electrical plant maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification

Relevant apprenticeship

Tools

Pumps

Inverters

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs, investigate and rectify faults and complete scheduled maintenance to ensure the reliability of assets.

What it takes 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent; or completed a relevant apprenticeship
• Full UK driving licence

Location and terms

Location: Thetford and surrounding areas

Permanent full-time, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary: £38,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering)
• £34,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering)
• 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

Employee 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

Closing date: 05/10

#loveeverydrop