Water Treatment Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Affinity Water

Saffron Walden

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Uniform provided
Annual bonus

Job summary

Affinity Water is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician to keep water treatment works, booster sites, reservoirs and towers running smoothly. You will diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance and calibrations, and work with the production team to ensure reliable operations.

The role involves PLC diagnostics, interpretation of electrical drawings, and adherence to water quality and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

  • City and Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Proven maintenance engineering experience.
  • Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, motors, control systems, and reading electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical & mechanical fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on critical water treatment infrastructure.
  • Interrogate PLC systems and work on complex treatment processes.
  • Conduct planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve efficiency.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults to minimise downtime.
  • Collaborate with the production team to ensure seamless operations.
  • Ensure compliance with water quality and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding
Mechanical fault-finding
PLC awareness

Education

City and Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3

Tools

PLC systems
Electrical schematics

Job description

Affinity Water is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician to keep water treatment works, booster sites, reservoirs and towers running smoothly. You will diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance and calibrations, and work with the production team to ensure reliable operations.

The role involves PLC diagnostics, interpretation of electrical drawings, and adherence to water quality and health & safety standards.

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