Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water services provider is looking for a Wastewater Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs, fault investigations, and scheduled maintenance. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering, a full UK driving licence, and a passion for environmental conservation. The role includes competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to workplace inclusion.

Benefits

Personal private health care

24-hour Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Business use of company van

Flexible benefits program

Life Assurance

Paid family leave

Personal Accident cover

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification (mechanical/engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical control systems is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Investigate and rectify faults in equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities.

Skills

General mechanical/electrical maintenance

Experience with telemetry systems

Repair and fault investigation

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical/Engineering

Relevant apprenticeship

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, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends

Location: Tilbury, Dagenham, Basildon, Chelmsford, Essex - the ideal candidate would be on the east side of Hornchurch/Upminster and within a maximum of 45 minutes drive to Tilbury and Brentwood

Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

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

• 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.

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. 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: 23/11