Workshop Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company based in Colchester is seeking a Maintenance Workshop Technician. This full-time, permanent role involves designing, machining, fabricating, and welding to optimize critical assets. Applicants should have experience in welding and fabrication, alongside knowledge of industrial pumps and equipment maintenance. The role offers excellent benefits including private healthcare and a competitive pension scheme, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Full private healthcare with no excess

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ level.
• Proven experience in an industrial/workshop environment preferred.
• Essential welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication work.
• Machine new parts to required tolerances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions.

Skills

Welding and fabrication experience on industrial plant and equipment

Proven experience in an industrial/workshop environment

Good knowledge of the maintenance and overhaul of industrial pumps

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ level

ONC/BTEC or City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Radial drills

Job description

Circa £40,000 - £46,000 per annum (Dependent on Skills & Experience) – Permanent

Full time / Permanent / 37 hours per week over 5 days Mon‑Fri

Colchester, Essex

Shape the Future of Asset Reliability

Are you a hands‑on engineer with a passion for problem‑solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a workshop environment where technical skills, teamwork, and customer focus are key?

We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Workshop Technician to join our Water Recycling Maintenance Services team and play a vital role in optimising and maintaining our critical assets.

As a Maintenance Workshop Technician, you’ll be responsible for designing, machining, fabricating, and welding both new and existing assets to reduce operational costs and improve equipment reliability. You’ll work closely with the Workshop Team and internal customers to deliver high‑quality solutions, drive efficiencies, and support best practice across our operations.

This is a varied and rewarding role that blends technical engineering, problem‑solving, and collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out service, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication work on assets (e.g., gearboxes, pumps, screens)
• Machine new parts to required tolerances using lathes, milling machines, and drills
• Design and fabricate bespoke parts as needed
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions for recurring equipment issues
• Support performance monitoring and suggest process improvements
• Deputise for the Maintenance Workshop Supervisor when required
• Assist with workshop inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and policies
• Mentor new employees and apprentices, and share technical knowledge

What does it take to be a Maintenance Workshop Technician?

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ level
• ONC/BTEC or City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
• Welding and fabrication experience on industrial plant and equipment (Essential)
• Proven experience in an industrial/workshop environment – ideally machine shop trained – competent in using manual lathes, milling machines, radial drills (Desirable)
• Good knowledge of the maintenance and overhaul of industrial pumps, gear boxes, plant and equipment (Essential)
• SAP and IRIS knowledge (Desirable)

Key Behaviours:

• Honest, driven, and customer‑focused
• Proactive with a can‑do attitude
• Committed to continuous improvement and efficiency

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

• Full private healthcare with no excess
• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with flexibility for religious holidays
• A flexible working culture
• Competitive pension scheme – we double‑match your contributions up to 6% (18% Combined)
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Discounts and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Paid time off for physical and mental health
• Excellent Family Leave package

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is a company that cares – about our people, our environment, and our customers. We’re proud to offer a collaborative, innovative, and inspiring workplace where you can make a real impact. We’re constantly exploring new ways to meet our customers’ needs and support sustainable growth across our region.

Closing Date: 04/01/2026

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