Mechanical Maintenance Technician Witham, Essex Posted 1 day ago

Anglian Water Group; Witham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension plan

Virtual GP service

Annual leave (26 days)

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair mechanical assets across water recycling works and associated plant. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot faults and support reliability improvements.

A strong mechanical background and relevant NVQ are essential. The role offers progression opportunities, a supportive team, and a benefits package including private health care and pension.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in mechanical/engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with mechanical control systems, telemetry, pumps, gearboxes and mechanical/electrical plant maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and fault rectification on mechanical assets.
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on water treatment mechanical assets.
• Investigate faults in mechanical systems and implement fixes.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/E engineering)

NVQ Level 2 (Mechanical/E engineering)

Mechanical maintenance

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical/Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship

Job description

# Join us, make a difference## Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianApply: Witham: Chelmsford: Full time: Posted Today: R40771**Starting Basic salary (plus healthy standby & overtime payments): £39,520 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)** **£35,360 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)****Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £47,840 Basic with further training and experience**## **All PPE, tools, and fuel card provided****Permanent Full-time, with flexibility for part-time, 37 hours, 5-day working pattern including some weekends.****Location:** Witham, Chelmsford and surrounding areas Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve? **We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:*** Personal private health care* Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%* 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household* 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more* Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)* Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)* Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay* Bonus scheme* Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. **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, your mechanical knowledge will enable you to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water recycling assets – including equipment installed at water treatment works, as well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our mechanical assets 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 at least an NVQ level 2 or ideally a Level 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: 26/11/26**