Location
Covering Letchworth, Royston, Biggleswade and surrounding areas

Hours
Permanent Full-time, 37 hours per week, 5-day working pattern including some weekends. Flexibility for part-time available.

Salary
Starting salary: £39,520 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
£35,360 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £47,840 with further training and experience

About the Role
Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve? As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be 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—it’s about protecting our environment.

With support from a collaborative team, your mechanical knowledge will enable you to manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water recycling assets, including equipment installed at water treatment works. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets. Experience working with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes, and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance would be advantageous. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

All PPE, tools, and fuel card are provided.

Employee Benefits
Personal private health care
Generous double match pension scheme - contribute 7% and Anglian Water contributes 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave, rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Experience
Relevant work experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering is desirable. Experience with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes, and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance is advantageous.

About you
Passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and communities.
Reliable, motivated, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
Flexible and adaptable to working patterns including some weekends.

Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent
Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience
Full UK driving licence required