Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Worcester

Severn Trent; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Water Recycling team, covering the South region. The successful candidate will maintain various mechanical assets, ensuring optimal operation of treatment processes while supporting their development in a progressive environment. A NVQ level Mechanical qualification and a full UK driving licence are required for this role, which also offers a diverse set of benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience with process control systems and knowledge of industrial mechanical standards are required.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but can be developed on the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets onsite, including pumps, gearboxes, valves, and systems.
• Perform fabrication, lubrication, and welding activities.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA systems and respond to alarms.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

IT systems experience

Basic instrumentation skills

Education

NVQ level Mechanical qualification

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Worcester, Worcestershire

Client: Severn Trent

Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

24418f546e4c

Job Views:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

Department: Waste water recycling

Salary (£): £, Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Worcester

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a top UK employer on Glassdoor, committed to making a positive impact on the environment and communities in an inclusive workplace.

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

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Join our Waste Water Recycling team as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician covering the South region (Evesham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean & Worcester).

This role involves working on a variety of equipment, developing new skills, and ensuring treatment processes operate optimally to protect our rivers.

• Proactively and reactively maintain mechanical assets onsite, including pumps, gearboxes, high-pressure systems, gas systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, valves, motors, generators, drive belts, conveyors, and scrapers.
• Perform fabrication, lubrication, and welding activities.
• Continuously improve the mechanical asset base.
• Complete lifting operations safely according to LOLER regulations.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Interpret and update mechanical drawings.
• Support the design and build of new processes.
• Manage site mechanical performance.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA systems and respond to alarms.
• Review asset health and availability proactively.
• Ensure all relevant mechanical and maintenance training is up to date.

You will be based at one of our main sewage treatment works, provided with a vehicle for business use, laptop, safety clothing, and tools. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with participation in a standby rota. The role supports your development from ‘Foundation’ to ‘Skilled’ and potentially to ‘Expert’ status.

If you care about the environment, are curious, and courageous in challenging ways of working, you will be proud to work for Severn Trent.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• NVQ level Mechanical qualification
• A full UK driving licence

Experience with process control systems and knowledge of industrial mechanical standards are required. Experience with various IT systems, diagnostic and problem-solving skills are essential. Basic instrumentation skills are desirable but can be developed on the job.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to learn and grow with us.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

We offer a rewarding career with benefits including:

• Starting salary of £,
• Days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £,, subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced pension contributions (up to % when you contribute ;
• Sharesave scheme at a discounted rate
• Training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We look forward to your application! Prepare your CV and spend a few minutes applying. We will notify you of the outcome after the closing date, so stay attentive to your emails and phone.