Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Pumping Stations

ANGLIAN WATER; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water services provider is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Wisbech. This role involves optimizing the performance of pumping station assets and requires at least an NVQ level 2 qualification in Mechanical engineering. With a starting salary of £34,000, there are progression opportunities to earn up to £44,000. The position includes benefits such as personal health care, 25 days annual leave, and a competitive 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

Discounts

Paid time off for sickness

Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant apprenticeship completed.
• Experience working in the water industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimize performance and resilience of pumping station assets.
• Utilize technology such as Ovarro data.
• Collaborate with a team on mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Full UK driving licence

Experience with mechanical/Electrical control systems

Education

NVQ level 2 (ideally level 3)

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 Wisbech and Ely 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 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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