Mechanical Technician- Water Recycling

ANGLIAN WATER-2; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Mechanical Technician in Water Recycling Operations, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing essential infrastructure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a positive environmental impact. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Virtual GP Service

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Cover

Paid Time Off for Wellbeing

Enhanced Family Leave Package

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant apprenticeship and holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general repairs and maintenance to ensure asset reliability.
• Investigate and rectify faults in mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Control Systems

Telemetry Systems

General Mechanical Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 Engineering/Mechanical Qualification

Job description

Mechanical Technician - Water Recycling Operations (Covering Letchworth & surrounding area)

GBP34,000 circa - rising with experience

All PPE, tools, van, and fuel card provided

Full-time permanent position, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8am - 4pm)

Occasional weekend working as per standby rota

We offer a wide range of benefits including private healthcare, Virtual GP service for you and your household. Generous pension scheme - we double-match your contributions, up to 6%, giving you 18% combined contribution

For a great career just add water!

Are you passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

• Personal private healthcare including physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5 times your salary
• Lots of great discounts!
• Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

What does it take to be a Mechanical Technician?

To be successful in this role, you will have obtained an NVQ level 2 Engineering/Mechanical qualification (or equivalent), completed a relevant apprenticeship, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Build a water industry for the future

Get ready to make a difference and join us as an Industrial Mechanic, 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 — protecting our environment.

With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your experience with assets such as electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, including some small-scale domestic work. 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.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, regardless of 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 and can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Monday 26th May

Interview date(s): Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th June