Mechanical Technician

Anglian Water Services; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Norwich is seeking a Mechanical Asset Technician to maintain equipment and ensure the delivery of wholesome drinking water. The position offers a starting salary of £34k-£38k, with opportunities for a bonus and additional training. Candidates should have practical mechanical skills and a relevant qualification. This full-time role includes valuable benefits such as private health care and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Private health care

Dental Plan

Flexible working

Access to tools, uniform and PPE

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and solve problems independently.
• Complete an apprenticeship NVQ Level 2.
• Live within the surrounding areas for standby duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the water supply process delivers wholesome drinking water.
• Maintain and operate water supply assets.
• Perform planned maintenance and respond to incidents.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Hand Tools

Industrial Equipment

Industrial Maintenance

Machining

Mechanical Knowledge

Assembly Experience

Precision Measuring Instruments

Schematics

Maintenance

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 2

Relevant ONC / BTEC

Job description

Starting salary 34-38k depending on skills and qualifications. Opportunity to earn up to 44k with additional training and experience.

This role is a reactive position and offers the ability to earn standby and overtime in addition to the basic salary advertised.

Business use of company van.

Permanent 37 hours per week.

Location: Norwich Diss and surrounding areas.

Private health care.

Virtual GP service for you and your household.

Double-matched pension.

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career at a company committed to investing in your training and development?

Join us for the opportunity to gain valuable skills qualifications and experience whilst being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future.

This team-oriented position will see you joining one of our Water Services Teams where you will ensure that the water supply process delivers wholesome drinking water to our customers.

You'll be responsible for the keeping all kinds of equipment at our Water Treatment Works operating correctly and reliably; you'll be enthusiastic about carrying out planned maintenance and responding promptly to issues and incidents.

Your mechanical knowledge will enable you to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water supply assets including equipment installed at water treatment works, reservoirs, towers and pumping stations.

What does it take to be a Mechanical Asset Technician

Your ability to learn quickly and use your own initiative to solve problems is essential for this role and you will train alongside an experienced Technician to ensure you gain all the skills and knowledge required. You will have completed an apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 and have a relevant ONC / BTEC.

You’ll need a flexible approach to working hours as you will be required to take part in a standby rota. To be able to undertake your standby duties you will need to live within the surrounding / neighbouring areas.

As well as carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on our mechanical assets (e.g., pumps, screens, mixers, chemical dosing systems, etc.) the successful candidate will also work on water quality instruments & control systems carrying out servicing & calibrations. You’ll also work towards a Licence to Operate Qualification to enable you to manage and control multiple complex water treatment works.

Benefits

• Personal private health care
• Dental Plan
• Flexible working
• Access to tools all uniform and PPE
• 25 days annual leave rising with length of service; Able to buy and sell annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.

Closing date : Friday 31st October

If you are offered a job with us you will be subject to the relevant / standard employment checks including: your right to work in the UK reference driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Mechanic Experience
• Hand Tools
• Industrial Equipment
• Industrial Maintenance
• Machining
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Assembly Experience
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Schematics
• Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 34 - 38