Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician

ARM; North Bourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM is recruiting an experienced Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician to support a large-scale programme across multiple wastewater sites in Surrey. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring plant safety, compliance and operation at all times.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, experience with mechanical/electrical plant, fault finding, and a strong focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with significant mechanical/electrical experience, or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Fault finding

Health & safety

Communication

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.