Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Mansfield

Severn Trent; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Water Recycling team in Mansfield. The role involves maintaining various mechanical systems, providing diagnostics, and ensuring optimal treatment processes. Candidates must hold an NVQ level Mechanical qualification and a UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining mechanical assets and systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements.
• Experience with process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets onsite.
• Fabrication and welding activities.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ level Mechanical qualification

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Mansfield, Mansfield

Client: Severn Trent

Location: Mansfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 280b42ada238

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Department: Waste water recycling

Salary (£): To be confirmed

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Waste Water Recycling team has a great opportunity for you to join as our new Mechanical Maintenance Technician covering the East region (Leicester, Nottingham & Scunthorpe).

The position offers an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a variety of equipment and assets, where you will have the opportunity to embrace curiosity and develop new skills outside of your normal day-to-day activities.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring our treatment processes are working optimally to deliver important work that enhances our region's rivers. The role will include:

• Proactively and reactively maintain the mechanical assets onsite.
• Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gearboxes, High-pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers
• Fabrication, Lubrication and welding activities.
• Continuously improve mechanical asset base.
• Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Interpret and update Mechanical drawings
• Supporting the Design and Build of new processes
• Owns site mechanical performance for the site
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA system and act on alarms as required
• Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site
• Ensure all relevant training including mechanical and maintenance training is up to date

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works depending on your home location and will be provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing, and tools appropriate to the job.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with participation in a standby rota.

The role is part of a competency framework to support your development from “Foundation” through to “Skilled”, with the option to progress to “Expert” status.

If you care about the environment, are curious about how things work, and have the courage to challenge ways of working, we are confident you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Along with your experience, you must hold:

• NVQ level Mechanical qualification
• A full UK driving licence

You should know how to work with process control systems and have a working knowledge of industrial mechanical installation requirements and standards. Experience working with various IT systems is also valuable.

You must have sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but not essential, as there will be opportunities to upskill and develop a second skill set.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our benefits:

• Starting salary to be confirmed
• Days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to a certain number of days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to a specified amount, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to a certain percentage when you contribute)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll inform you of the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.