Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Pumping Stations

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

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician based in Ipswich. The successful candidate will optimise the performance of key assets using technology and maintain equipment including pumps and valves. Candidates should have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering and a valid UK driving license. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant apprenticeship completed.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Optimise performance and resilience of pumping station assets.
• Utilise technology such as Ovarro data.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience with pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors

Working with mechanical/Electrical control systems

Telemetry systems experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PPE

Maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

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 Ipswich, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea 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 van plus 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

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