Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician

ARM; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician for a 3-month contract across Surrey sites.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant, diagnose faults, and respond to alarms to keep systems safe and compliant. The role requires a time-served background or Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with strong HSE knowledge and the ability to work independently, communicating effectively

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical plant and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• IT literacy and driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Fault find, diagnose, test, install, modify and repair equipment.
• Respond to alarms and identify and resolve faults.
• Record work and asset information accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with standards, regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Problem solving

Health & safety

Independent worker

Communication skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician

Location: Surrey - multiple wastewater treatment sites
Contract: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time

We are currently recruiting for experienced Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technicians to support a significant programme of maintenance works across a number of wastewater treatment sites in Surrey.

The role

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across wastewater treatment works, ensuring plant and equipment remains safe, compliant and operational.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Fault find, diagnose, test, install, modify and repair equipment.
• Respond to alarms and identify and resolve faults.
• Complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Record work and asset information accurately.
• Identify potential risks, defects and areas for improvement.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant standards, regulations and site operating procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Time-served apprenticeship with significant mechanical/electrical experience, or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical plant.
• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• IT literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician to secure a three-month contract supporting a large-scale programme of essential wastewater infrastructure maintenance.