Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Pumping Stations

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You will work on optimizing pump performance and managing water industry assets with a competitive starting salary of £38,000. Opportunities for further training and progression are available, alongside a range of employee benefits including health care, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Business use of company van

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Family Leave package

Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant apprenticeship completed.
• Experience in water industry plant maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimising performance of pumping station assets.
• Utilise technology for asset performance management.
• Travel across multiple locations in the region.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience with pumps and valves

Knowledge of electrical control systems

Ability to work with telemetry systems

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PPE

Company van

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 Cambridge, Waterbeach, Huntingdon, and Saffron Walden 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.

Benefits

• 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 interview spanning late November to early December